Sankranti - Wikipedia
Sankranti (Sanskrit: संक्रान्ति, romanized: Saṁkrānti) refers to the transmigration of the sun from one zodiac to another in Indian astronomy. In Saurmana varsha (Hindu Solar year), there are twelve Sankrantis corresponding with twelve months of a year. [1] .
Makar Sankranti - Wikipedia
Makar (a) Sankranti (Sanskrit: मकरसङ्क्रान्ति, romanized: Makarasaṅkrānti), [1] (transl. Capricorn Festival) also referred to as Uttarayana, Makar, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu observance and a festival.
Significance of Makar Sankranti: Why is it celebrated in ...
Significance of Makar Sankranti: Why is it celebrated in different states in India? Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival celebrated by several states of India around mid-January. Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal at the same time while Punjab celebrates Lohri at this time.
Makar Sankranti | Hindu Festival, Date, & Observances ...
2024年11月18日 · Makar Sankranti, Hindu festival in January celebrating the entrance of the sun into the astrological sign of makara (corresponding to Capricorn) and the beginning of the sun’s uttarayana (northward journey). Makar Sankranti occurs on January 14 (or 15 during a leap year).
What is Sankranti & the Importance of Sankrantis in Hinduism
2016年3月22日 · Sankranti means transmigration of the Sun from one Rāshi to the next. Hence, there are 12 Sankrantis in a year. Each Sankranti is marked as the beginning of a month in the sidereal solar calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, Punjab, Gujarat.
Sankranti Dates 2024 | Sankranti Vrat puja vidhi and benefits
2024年11月16日 · Get list of all 12 Sankranti 2024 calendar dates and timings on mPanchang. Know the Sankranti Vrat puja vidhi and benefits.
When is Makar Sankranti 2024? History, significance, story ...
2024年1月12日 · Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 15, 2024, holds historical and religious significance. It marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn and is associated with the winter solstice. Legends say that Lord Surya visits his son Shani on this day, and it grants immediate salvation to those who die.