Sankranti 2087
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2087 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Wednesday, 15 Jan 2087
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2087, 6:33 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2087, 7:32 PM |
| Saturday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2087, 4:20 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 15 Apr 2087, 12:43 AM |
| Thursday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2087, 9:28 PM |
| Monday, 16 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 16 Jun 2087, 3:59 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2087, 2:50 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2087, 11:15 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2087, 11:14 PM |
| Saturday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2087, 11:16 AM |
| Monday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2087, 11:09 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 17 Dec 2087, 1:53 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 Wednesday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2087, 6:33 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2087?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2087.