Sankranti 2083
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2083 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Friday, 15 Jan 2083
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2083, 5:59 AM |
| Saturday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2083, 6:57 PM |
| Monday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2083, 3:45 PM |
| Thursday, 15 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 15 Apr 2083, 12:07 AM |
| Saturday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2083, 8:48 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 16 Jun 2083, 3:16 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2083, 2:05 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2083, 10:31 PM |
| Friday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2083, 10:34 PM |
| Monday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2083, 10:39 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2083, 10:34 AM |
| Friday, 17 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 17 Dec 2083, 1:17 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 Friday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2083, 5:59 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2083?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2083.