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Simha Sankranti 2027

सिंह संक्रांति

The solar transit into Leo (Simha Rashi), considered especially sacred for ancestral rites and Pitru Tarpana. In Karnataka this day is observed as Aadi Sankramana with ritual baths and charity.

Dates in 2027

  • Wed, 18 Aug, 2027 — Sun enters Simha (Leo). Sacred bath and surya puja prescribed.

    Simha Sankrantiसिंह संक्रान्ति
    yearly06:21 – 19:03
    sankrantisurya
    Sources (2)
    • Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (Sankranti-prakaranam), verses ~250-264 (Vrishabha/Vrishchika/Simha/Kumbha sankrantis = shadshiti-mukhi, purva 16-ghati punyakala)
    • Muhurta Chintamani — Sankranti-prakaranam, verses 3, 7-8 (sthira-rashi sankranti category; snana and dana prescription)

Authoritative source

— Surya Siddhanta, Aditya Hridaya

सिंह संक्रान्ति सूर्य आराधना

Simha Sankranti Surya Aradhana

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