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 …

Makar (a) Sankrānti (Sanskrit: मकरसङ्क्रान्ति, romanized: Makarasaṅkrānti), [1] (transl. Capricorn Festival) also referred to as Uttarāyana, Makara, or simply Sankrānti, is a Hindu …

Jan 9, 2025 · 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 …

Mar 22, 2016 · 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 …

Jan 19, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 8, 2025 · Makar Sankranti is one of the important festivals in India, which is dedicated to the Sun God and marks the end of winter. Also known as the harvest festival, Makar Sankranti …

Jan 14, 2025 · Get list of all 12 Sankranti 2025 calendar dates and timings on mPanchang. Know the Sankranti Vrat puja vidhi and benefits.

In Hindu calendar there are total twelve Sankranti in a year. All twelve Sankranti can be divided into four categories. Makar Sankranti and Karka Sankranti are two Ayan (अयन) Sankranti …

Makar Sankranti is a holiday dedicated to the sun god, Surya, and is the celebration of the sun entering the zodiac sign of Capricorn or Makar which marks the end of the winter and the start …

Oct 12, 2022 · In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the festival is called ‘Sankranthi’ or ‘Pongal’. It is celebrated on the 15th of January every year. A special dish called ‘Pongal’ is prepared on …