Sankranti 2079
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2079 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Sunday, 15 Jan 2079
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2079, 5:17 AM |
| Monday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2079, 6:13 PM |
| Wednesday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2079, 3:01 PM |
| Friday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2079, 11:25 PM |
| Monday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2079, 8:12 PM |
| Friday, 16 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 16 Jun 2079, 2:45 AM |
| Monday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2079, 1:37 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2079, 10:04 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2079, 10:06 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2079, 10:11 AM |
| Friday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2079, 10:03 AM |
| Sunday, 17 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 17 Dec 2079, 12:45 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 Sunday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2079, 5:17 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2079?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2079.