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Sankranti (Sanskrit: सङ्क्रान्ति, romanized: Saṁkrānti) refers to the transmigration of the sun from one zodiac to another in Indian astronomy. In Saurmana varsha (Hindu Solar year), there are twelve Sankrantis corresponding with twelve months of a year. [1]
Sankranti, also known as Sankramanam means transit and marks transition of the sun into a new sign. The twelve Sankranti days in a year are divided into four main categories — Ayan, Vishuva, Vishnupadi and Shadhitimukhi Sankranti. Among all the 12 Sankranti says, ‘Makar Sankranti’ is the most promising one and it is celebrated all over India.
TithiDateSankranti January 2024 Makar Sankranti14 January (Sunday)Sankranti February 2024 Kumbha ...13 February (Tuesday)Sankranti March 2024 Meena Sankranti14 March (Thursday)Sankranti April 2024 Mesha Sankranti13 April (Saturday)Makar Sankranti is set by the solar cycle and corresponds to the exact time astronomical event of the Sun entering Capricorn and is observed on a day that usually falls on 14 January of the Gregorian calendar, but on 15 January in leap years.
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- Makar Sankranti. According to the Hindu calendar Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated at Magh 1st of Hindu Solar Calendar for the happiness of getting new crops for farmers.
- Mesha Sankranti. Mesha Sankranti is a Hindu festival and refers to the day when the sun enters the Zodiac sign of Mesha. The day represents the vernal equinox which occurs around 21 March but the day is marked in April.
- Dhanu Sankranti. Dhanu Sankranti also known as Dhanur Sankraman is the day when Sun enters into Dhanu Rashi or the sign of Sagittarius. Dhanu Sankranti marks the beginning of the ninth month in Hindu Solar Calendar.
- Karka Sankranti. The day when Sun enters the Karka rashi is called Karka Sankranti. This day starts the southern journey of the Sun God, which is also called the Dakshinayana.
Learn about the 12 Sankranti in Hindu calendar, their categories, meanings and auspicious time periods. Find out how Sankranti are related to seasons, solstices, equinoxes and precession of the Earth.
May 13, 2024 · Makar Sankranti, Hindu festival in January celebrating the entrance of the sun into the astrological sign of makara (corresponding to Capricorn) and the beginning of the sun’s uttarayana (northward journey). Makar Sankranti occurs on January 14 (or 15 during a leap year).
Makar Sankranti is a celebration of the change of seasons and the grace of the Sun God. Learn about its significance, origin, and traditions in different states of India and other countries.
