2017 Sankranti Calendar
In Hindu calendar there are total twelve Sankranti in a year. All twelve Sankranti can be divided into four categories which are known as Ayan, Vishuva, Vishnupadi and Shadshitimukhi Sankranti. About 12 Sankranti provides detailed information on the categorization of Sankranti and their significance in Hindu Calendar.
Among all Sankranti, Makar Sankranti is the most significant one and it is observed throughout India. Due to the popularity of Makar Sankranti, it is just known as Sankranti. In South India, Makar Sankranti is observed for four days. Makar Sankranti Calendar lists all events and rituals which are followed during four days of Sankranti festivities.
 2017 |
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| 14 | January | (Saturday) | Pongal, Makar Sankranti |
| 12 | February | (Sunday) | Kumbha Sankranti |
| 14 | March | (Tuesday) | Meena Sankranti |
| 14 | April | (Friday) | Solar New Year, Mesha Sankranti |
| 14 | May | (Sunday) | Vrishabha Sankranti |
| 15 | June | (Thursday) | Mithuna Sankranti |
| 16 | July | (Sunday) | Karka Sankranti |
| 17 | August | (Thursday) | Simha Sankranti |
| 17 | September | (Sunday) | Kanya Sankranti, Vishwakarma Puja |
| 17 | October | (Tuesday) | Tula Sankranti |
| 16 | November | (Thursday) | Vrischika Sankranti |
| 16 | December | (Saturday) | Dhanu Sankranti |
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