Sankranti 2080
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2080 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Monday, 15 Jan 2080
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2080, 11:28 AM |
| Wednesday, 14 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 14 Feb 2080, 12:23 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2080, 9:11 PM |
| Sunday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2080, 5:36 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2080, 2:24 AM |
| Saturday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2080, 8:57 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2080, 7:48 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2080, 4:13 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2080, 4:13 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2080, 4:15 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2080, 4:09 PM |
| Monday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2080, 6:53 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 Monday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2080, 11:28 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2080?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2080.