Sankranti (Sanskrit: संक्रान्ति saṁkrānti) means transmigration of the Sun from one Rāshi (constellation of the zodiac in Indian astronomy) 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
These days are good for spiritual activity and not good for material prosperity. Hence any material pursuit should not be initiated. These dates should be blocked out from calendar for any muhurta.
Important Sankranti
Most Significant Sankranti
Makar Sankranti: Marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi on its celestial path, and the six-month Uttarayana period. Makara Sankranti is also called as Uttarayana – the day on which the sun begins his northward journey The traditional Indian calendar is based on lunar positions, Sankranti is a solar event. The date of Makar Sankranti remains constant over a long term, 14 January or occasionally, 15 January as the Sun begins to rise in Makara Rashi.
This is an auspicious day to propitiate Lord Surya (Sun God) - expressing our thanks for His Benevolence upon us in the previous year. Recital of Aditya Hrudayam, Surya Atharvaseersha upanishad, Suryaashtakam, etc. will help you to gain the Grace of the Supreme Almighty whose Radiance shines through Sun and various other stars in our galaxy(Though there are even brighter stars than Sun - it is the Sun whose rays benefit us on earth; and hence we offer our respects to Sun God; remember that we are offering our respects not merely to the visible Sun, BUT, to the sarvaantaryaami Paramaatma whose Infinite Radiance and Life-Sustaining/ Nurturing qualities are represented better by Sun's brilliance than any other thing that is immediately observable to human eyes on a daily basis). Worshipping Sun can ensure good health - shastras say "Aroghyam pradaatu Dinakarah:" Besides health, recital of Aaditya Hrudayam helps in improving professional prospects and winning over obstacles in life. Anyone who is facing seemingly daunting tasks in life can benefit by reciting Aaditya Hrudayam 9 times at a stretch as an emergency prayer. Similarly those suffering from skin ailments can benefit by reciting Surya Ashtakam (which benefitted Saambha - the Son of Lord Krishna).
Karka Sankranti: Mid July marks the transition of the Sun into Karka rashi. This also marks the end of the six-month Uttarayana period of Hindu calendar, and the beginning of Dakshinayana, which itself end at Makar Sankranti.
Surya Gochar Timings -2017
| Sun transits Dhanu to Makara | January 13, 2017 (Friday) at 21:21 |
| Sun transits Makara to Kumbha | February 12, 2017 (Sunday) at 10:21 |
| Sun transits Kumbha to Meena | March 14, 2017 (Tuesday) at 08:16 |
| Sun transits Meena to Mesha | April 13, 2017 (Thursday) at 16:48 |
| Sun transits Mesha to Vrishabha | May 14, 2017 (Sunday) at 13:41 |
| Sun transits Vrishabha to Mithuna | June 14, 2017 (Wednesday) at 20:17 |
| Sun transits Mithuna to Karka | July 16, 2017 (Sunday) at 07:08 |
| Sun transits Karka to Simha | August 16, 2017 (Wednesday) at 15:31 |
| Sun transits Simha to Kanya | September 16, 2017 (Saturday) at 15:25 |
| Sun transits Kanya to Tula | October 17, 2017 (Tuesday) at 03:20 |
| Sun transits Tula to Vrischika | November 16, 2017 (Thursday) at 02:06 |
| Sun transits Vrischika to Dhanu | December 15, 2017 (Friday) at 16:45 |
Punya Kaala
What is a Punyakala
The Vedic meaning of PunyaKala is said to be a Knot, a Confluence, and a Celebration. Based on the meanings, the time of confluence of two periods is called as Punya Kala.
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Consistency of practice, and intention is very powerful. Ability to do your practice no matter what the circumstances are very powerful
Punya Kaal Muhurta = 15:24 to 19:00
Duration = 3 Hours 36 Mins
Sankranti Moment = 15:24
Sankranti Moment = 15:24
Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta = 15:24 to 15:48
Duration = 0 Hours 24 Mins
For Kanya Sankranti sixteen Ghatis after the Sankranti moment are considered Shubh or auspicious and the time window from Sankranti to sixteen Ghati after Sankranti is taken for all Dan-Punya activities.
17th
October 2017
(Tuesday)
(Tuesday)
Punya Kaal Muhurta = 07:15 to 12:42
Duration = 5 Hours 27 Mins
Sankranti Moment = 03:19
Sankranti Moment = 03:19
Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta = 07:15 to 09:04
Duration = 1 Hour 49 Mins
Vrischika Sankranti Punya Kaal Muhurta
16th
November 2017
(Thursday)
(Thursday)
Punya Kaal Muhurta = 06:50 to 11:42
Duration = 4 Hours 51 Mins
Sankranti Moment = 02:06
Sankranti Moment = 02:06
Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta = 06:50 to 08:27
Duration = 1 Hour 37 Mins
15th
December 2017
(Friday)
(Friday)
Dhanu Sankranti Punya Kaal Muhurta
Punya Kaal Muhurta = 11:52 to 16:26
Duration = 4 Hours 33 Mins
Sankranti Moment = 16:44
Sankranti Moment = 16:44
Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta = 14:55 to 16:26
Duration = 1 Hour 31 Mins
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