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Notes: All timings are represented in 24+ hour notation in local time of Jersey City, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours past midnight are higher than 24:00 and fall on next day. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
In Tamil Nadu, the fourth and final day of Sankranti festivities is known as Kaanum Pongal.
According to the Hindu calendar, there are twelve Sankrantis in a year, which are listed in this article. The transit of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is known as Sankranti. The days of Sankranti are considered very auspicious to perform charity and fasting
Makar Sankranti is a popular Hindu festival which is dedicated to Lord Surya. Lord Surya illuminates the entire universe. Makar Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious for all kind of religious activities like charity, Homa and taking holy dip, etc.
A detailed description has been given about the four-day Makar Sankranti festivities. Under the four-day Makar Sankranti festival, events like Ganga Sagar Mela, Uttarayan, Vasi Uttarayan, Makaravilakku, Pedda Panduga, Kanuma Panduga and Mukkanuma are celebrated.
According to the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankranti days in a year. These twelve Sankrantis are mainly divided into four categories. These four categories are known as Ayan Sankranti, Vishuva Sankranti, Vishnupadi Sankranti and Shadshitimukhi Sankranti.
Makara Sankranti Punya Kala, Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala and Makara Sankranti Phalam along with other important information related to Sankranti are given on this page. Makara Sankranti is also known as Pongal and Uttarayana
Mesha Sankranti Phalam with the time of Mesha Sankranti Punya Kala and Mesha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala is given on this page. The transit of Sun into Mesha Rashi is called Mesha Sankranti. In most of the solar calendars, Mesha Sankranti marks the beginning of New Year.
Sankranti Greeting Cards and e-cards are given on this page. These greeting cards include images of Lord Surya on Chariot, Lord Ganesha Flying Kite, Bihu Folk Dance and Ladies celebrating Sankranti Festival, which you can share with your loved ones.
Kumbh Mela is the most important fair for the followers of Hinduism. This fair is organized on the banks of a holy river after a fixed time period. Lakhs of people and saints come from far off places to participate in this fair and take the great holy bath.
Vishwakarma Puja is performed during Kanya Sankranti. You can know here about the Kanya Sankranti Moment during Vishwakarma Puja . Lord Vishwakarma is the God of architecture and construction. This day is also known as Bhadra Sankranti.
This page is a collection of Rangoli designs for Sankranti. These Rangolis are also known as Pongal Kolam, Sankranti Muggu and Sankranti Alpana. The method of making Rangoli has been described step by step with colorful pictures.
is one of the most popular and well-known Aarti dedicated to Lord Surya. Devotees of Lord Surya sing this Aarti to please Him during daily worship.
Names of Lord Surya, also called Ashtottara Shatanamavali, with meaning and video are given on this page.
The given prayer is one of the most popular prayers dedicated to Lord Surya, which is known as Surya Chalisa. Devotees sing it to please Suryadev and seek His blessings.
