Kanya Sankranti
Sankranti denotes the Sun’s transition from one zodiac sign to another sign. Kanya Sankranti is one of the twelve sankrantis. During Kanya Sankranti, the Sun transits from Simha rashi (Leo) to Kanya rashi (Virgo). This movement of Surya Bhagawan into Kanya (Virgo) is called Kanya Sankranti. Kanya Sankranti marks the beginning of the sixth month in Hindu Solar Calendar. Sankranthi kala is highly auspicious for Dhan-Punya activities, Shradh puja for ancestors and penance rituals. It is also beneficial to take holy bath in sacred rivers and theerthas of famous temples. The time duration of transit or the Sankranti kala is considered auspicious for Sankranti related activities. Kanya Sankranti day is also observed as Vishwakarma Jayanthi day. It is called Sankramanam in South India.
Kanya Sankranti 2023
Sun , 17th Sep 2023
Kanya Rashi- General attributes
Sun in Virgo influences pragmatic and practical mindset among people. It also promotes a natural sense of being generous, helpful and be of service to others; ability to solve problems, analyze the root causes challenges are well nurtured during this phase under Virgo’s reign. Structured approach, unmistakable intelligence and reliability are the primary characteristics of this phase.
Kanya Sankranti Phalam
Important Timings On Kanya Sankranti
Sunrise | September 17, 2023 6:17 AM |
Sunset | September 17, 2023 6:25 PM |
Punya Kaal Muhurta | September 17, 1:34 PM - September 17, 6:25 PM |
Maha Punya Kaal Muhurta | September 17, 1:34 PM - September 17, 1:58 PM |
Sankranti Moment | September 17, 2023 1:34 PM |
Kanya Sankranti festival dates between 2019 & 2029
Year | Date |
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2019 | Tuesday, 17th of September |
2020 | Wednesday, 16th of September |
2021 | Friday, 17th of September |
2022 | Saturday, 17th of September |
2023 | Sunday, 17th of September |
2024 | Monday, 16th of September |
2025 | Wednesday, 17th of September |
2026 | Thursday, 17th of September |
2027 | Friday, 17th of September |
2028 | Saturday, 16th of September |
2029 | Monday, 17th of September |
Other Related Festivals
- Dhanu Sankranti
Fri , 16th Dec 2022 - Karka Sankranti
Sun , 16th Jul 2023 - Kumbha Sankranti
Mon , 13th Feb 2023 - Makar Sankranti
Sun , 15th Jan 2023 - Meena Sankranti
Wed , 15th Mar 2023 - Mesha Sankranti
Fri , 14th Apr 2023 - Mithuna Sankranti
Thu , 15th Jun 2023 - Simha Sankranti
Thu , 17th Aug 2023 - Tula Sankranti
Wed , 18th Oct 2023 - Vrischika Sankranti
Fri , 17th Nov 2023 - Vrishabha Sankranti
Mon , 15th May 2023