Sankranti 2074
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2074 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Sunday, 14 Jan 2074
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2074, 10:34 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2074, 11:35 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2074, 8:26 AM |
| Saturday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2074, 4:53 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2074, 1:39 PM |
| Friday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2074, 8:09 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2074, 6:55 AM |
| Friday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2074, 3:16 PM |
| Monday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2074, 3:12 PM |
| Thursday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2074, 3:14 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2074, 3:09 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2074, 5:53 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 Sunday, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2074, 10:34 PM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2074?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2074.