2026 Sankranti Calendar
Timings calculated for New Delhi
Makar Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Kumbha Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Meena Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Mesha Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Vrishabha Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Mithuna Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Karka Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Simha Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Kanya Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Tula Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Vrischika Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
Dhanu Sankranti
Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.
About Sankranti
Sankranti marks the Sun’s monthly transit into a new zodiac sign. This page lists the exact Sankranti moment and Punya Kaal for your selected city and year.
The Sun enters a new rashi (zodiac sign) roughly every month; this transit is called Sankranti.
Punya Kaal is the meritorious window; Maha Punya Kaal is a subset considered especially auspicious.
All timings are computed per city timezone using precise solar calculations.
"Sankranti is the day of divine grace"
The ancient scriptures state that observing Sankranti with devotion grants the same merit as performing thousands of sacrifices and pilgrimages.
Observance & Customs
Common practices on Sankranti include ritual bath (snan), charity (daan), mantra jap, and offering arghya to Surya (the Sun). Follow family and regional customs.
- Perform snan at or after Sankranti moment
- Maintain cleanliness and satvik conduct
- Donate food, sesame, or clothing as feasible
- Offer help to the needy with humility
- Chant Gayatri or Surya mantras
- Offer arghya to the Sun during Punya Kaal
Important Reminder
Always consult with your spiritual guide or family traditions for specific observance practices. The timings may vary based on your location and local customs. Listen to your body and practice with devotion rather than mere ritual.
Sankranti FAQs
What is Sankranti?
Sankranti is the Sun’s transit into a new rashi (zodiac sign). It occurs monthly and is observed with snan, daan, jap, and Surya arghya.
What is Punya Kaal?
Punya Kaal is the meritorious window around the Sankranti moment. Maha Punya Kaal is a subset considered even more auspicious where applicable.
Are timings local to my city?
Yes. All timings are computed in the selected city’s timezone; avoid locale-formatted strings to keep SSR/CSR consistent.
What if only the moment is shown?
If Punya Kaal is not available, we show the precise Sankranti moment. JSON‑LD reflects the exact moment as startDate.
Is Makara Sankranti special?
Yes. Makara Sankranti marks the Sun entering Capricorn and is widely celebrated, often with charitable acts and new beginnings.
Do customs vary regionally?
Yes. Follow family, community, or regional traditions for observance details and recommended practices.