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28 October 2015

Sankranti in 2016

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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