Sankranti — ಮಹತ್ವ
Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun from one rashi (zodiac sign) to the next. There are twelve Sankrantis in a year. Makar Sankranti (Sun entering Capricorn) is the most celebrated; others include Mesha, Vrishabha, and Mithuna Sankranti. The day is considered auspicious for charity and ritual baths.
Sankranti — ಮಹತ್ವ
In Vedic tradition, the Sun's movement through the zodiac governs seasons and agriculture. Sankranti days are favoured for spiritual practices and donations. Makar Sankranti heralds Uttarayana, the northward journey of the Sun, considered especially auspicious.
Sankranti — ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ
- Take a holy bath at sunrise, especially in sacred rivers on major Sankrantis.
- Offer prayers to Surya; donate food, clothes, or sesame to the needy.
- In South India, prepare Pongal or sweet dishes; in North India, fly kites on Makar Sankranti.
- Chant Surya mantras and perform Surya Namaskar if in tradition.
Sankranti — ಮಂತ್ರಗಳು
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Sankranti — ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಆಹಾರ
- ●Til (sesame)
- ●Gur (jaggery)
- ●Pongal
- ●Seasonal fruits
Sankranti — ಇತರ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು
North India(संक्रांति)
Makar Sankranti, kite flying, til-gur
South India(संक्रांति / பொங்கல்)
Pongal, harvest festival
Sankranti — ಮಾಡಬೇಕು / ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
ಮಾಡಬೇಕು
- ✓Bathe at sunrise
- ✓Donate to the needy
- ✓Worship Surya
- ✓Eat sesame and jaggery
ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
- ✗Do not skip charity on Sankranti
- ✗Avoid inauspicious work during transition
- ✗Do not disrespect the Sun
Sankranti — FAQ
- Sankranti ಎಂದರೇನು?
- Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun from one rashi (zodiac sign) to the next.
- Sankranti 2026 ಯಾವಾಗ?
- 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ Sankranti ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ, ಮೇ 15, 2026ರಂದು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.
- Sankranti ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ ಏನು?
- Take a holy bath at sunrise, especially in sacred rivers on major Sankrantis.; Offer prayers to Surya; donate food, clothes, or sesame to the needy.; In South India, prepare Pongal or sweet dishes; in North India, fly kites on Makar Sankranti.; Chant Surya mantras and perform Surya Namaskar if in tradition.
- Sankranti ದಿನ ಏನು ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕು?
- Til (sesame), Gur (jaggery), Pongal, Seasonal fruits
- Sankranti ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು?
- Bathe at sunrise; Donate to the needy; Worship Surya
- Sankranti ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಾರದು?
- Do not skip charity on Sankranti; Avoid inauspicious work during transition; Do not disrespect the Sun
- Sankranti ದಿನ ಯಾವ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಪೂಜಿಸಬೇಕು?
- Sankranti Suryaಗೆ ಅರ್ಪಿತ.
Upcoming Sankranti Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Sankranti is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ಮೇ 15,2026 | ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ | 03:55 am | — |
| ಜೂನ್ 15,2026 | ಸೋಮವಾರ | 05:05 am | — |
| ಜುಲೈ 17,2026 | ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ | 08:32 am | — |
| ಆಗ 17,2026 | ಸೋಮವಾರ | 10:17 am | — |
| ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 17,2026 | ಗುರುವಾರ | 11:56 am | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 18,2026 | ಭಾನುವಾರ | 01:05 pm | — |
| ನವೆಂ 17,2026 | ಮಂಗಳವಾರ | 12:48 pm | — |
| ಡಿಸೆಂ 16,2026 | ಬುಧವಾರ | 11:47 am | — |
| ಜನ 15,2027 | ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ | 11:17 am | — |
| ಫೆಬ್ರ 13,2027 | ಶನಿವಾರ | 10:28 am | — |
| ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 15,2027 | ಸೋಮವಾರ | 10:53 am | — |
| ಏಪ್ರಿ 14,2027 | ಬುಧವಾರ | 12:04 pm | — |
| ಮೇ 15,2027 | ಶನಿವಾರ | 02:16 pm | — |
| ಜೂನ್ 16,2027 | ಬುಧವಾರ | 05:10 pm | — |
| ಜುಲೈ 17,2027 | ಶನಿವಾರ | 06:37 pm | — |