Sankranti 2076
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2076 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Wednesday, 15 Jan 2076
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2076, 10:46 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2076, 11:45 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2076, 8:36 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2076, 5:01 AM |
| Friday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2076, 1:50 AM |
| Monday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2076, 8:24 AM |
| Thursday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2076, 7:15 PM |
| Monday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2076, 3:40 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2076, 3:36 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2076, 3:35 PM |
| Monday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2076, 3:26 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2076, 6:08 AM |
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 Wednesday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2076, 10:46 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2076?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2076.