Sankranti 2089
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2089 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Friday, 14 Jan 2089
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2089, 6:46 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2089, 7:47 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2089, 4:39 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2089, 1:03 PM |
| Sunday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2089, 9:47 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2089, 4:15 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2089, 3:03 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2089, 11:26 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2089, 11:26 AM |
| Monday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2089, 11:29 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2089, 11:24 PM |
| Friday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2089, 2:08 PM |
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, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2089, 6:46 PM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2089?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2089.