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Vrishchika Sankrantiवृश्चिक संक्रान्तिin 11 days
Tue · 17 Nov 2026Sun enters Vrishchika (Scorpio). Snana and dana prescribed.
Dhanu Sankrantiधनु संक्रान्तिin 41 days
Thu · 17 Dec 2026Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius). Beginning of Kharmas period when auspicious ceremonies are generally avoided.
Makar Sankrantiमकर संक्रान्तिin 70 days
Fri · 15 Jan 2027Sun enters Makara (Capricorn), marking Uttarayana -- the northward journey of the sun. Most auspicious Sankranti. Dana, snana in sacred rivers, and tila-gur offerings are prescribed. Ganga snan on this day destroys all sins.
Kumbha Sankrantiकुम्भ संक्रान्तिin 100 days
Sun · 14 Feb 2027Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius). Associated with Kumbha Mela at Prayag when Jupiter is also in Kumbha.