Sankranti-2016
Sankranti (days) are considered good for
charity activities and all auspicious ceremonies are avoided on the day of
Sankranti(s).
In Hindu calendar there are total twelve
Sankranti in a year. All twelve Sankranti can be divided into four categories
which are known as Ayan, Vishuva, Vishnupadi and Shadshitimukhi Sankranti.
15 January (Friday) Pongal, Makar Sankranti
13 February (Saturday) Kumbha Sankranti
14 March (Monday) Meena Sankranti
13 April (Wednesday) Mesha
Sankranti (Solar New Year)
14 May (Saturday) Vrishabha Sankranti
14 June (Tuesday) Mithuna Sankranti / Raja Sankranti
16 July (Saturday) Karka Sankranti
16 August (Tuesday) Simha Sankranti
16 September (Friday) Kanya Sankranti, Vishwakarma Puja
17 October (Monday) Tula Sankranti
16 November (Wednesday) Vrischika
Sankranti
15 December (Thursday) Dhanu Sankranti
Among all Sankranti, Makar Sankranti is the most significant one and it is observed throughout India. Due to the popularity of Makar Sankranti, it is just known as Sankranti. In South India, Makar Sankranti is observed for four days.
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