Sankranti 2071
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2071 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Thursday, 15 Jan 2071
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2071, 4:08 AM |
| Friday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2071, 5:09 PM |
| Sunday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2071, 1:58 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2071, 10:20 PM |
| Friday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2071, 7:03 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 16 Jun 2071, 1:32 AM |
| Friday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2071, 12:22 PM |
| Monday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2071, 8:48 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2071, 8:50 PM |
| Sunday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2071, 8:52 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2071, 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2071, 11:27 PM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Sankranti
Sankranti is the day the Sun moves into a new sidereal sign — twelve times a year. Makar Sankranti (into Capricorn) and Mesha Sankranti (the solar new year in many regions) are major festivals.
How it is observed
People bathe in rivers, give charity — especially sesame, grains and clothes — and the hours around the ingress (punya kaal) are considered auspicious for both.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Sankranti?
The next Makara Sankranti is on Thursday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2071, 4:08 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2071?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2071.