कर्क संक्रांति
The solar transit into Cancer (Karka Rashi), marking the commencement of Dakshinayana — the sun's southward journey. Considered the second most important sankranti after Makar Sankranti for ritual baths and ancestral rites.
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 — Sun enters Karka (Cancer), beginning Dakshinayana -- the southward journey. Important transition marking the start of the pitru-yana.
— Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu
संक्रान्ति स्नान एवं दान
Sankranti Snana & Dana
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