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Sankranti February 2024: Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, and Significance

Kumbha Sankranti, celebrated on February 13, 2024, is the second Sankranti of the year, among twelve other annual celebrations.

Muskan Manocha
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Sankranti February 2024: Kumbha Sankranti, which occurs on February 13, 2024, is the second Sankranti of that year. Twelve Sankranti are celebrated annually. In the year 2024, a total of twelve Sankranti will occur, namely Dhanu Sankranti, Tula Sankranti, Vrischika Sankranti, Makar Sankranti, Kumbha Sankranti, Meena Sankranti, Mesha Sankranti, Vrishabha Sankranti, and Mithuna Sankranti.

The thirteenth of February is Kumbha Sankranti, the Sankranti in January. Sankranti is a significant Hindu festival observed throughout the nation through charitable donations to the less fortunate and holy river bathing. A cumulative sum of twelve Sankranti occurs over a single year.

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A unique name refers to the Sankranti that occurs each month and possesses its own set of significance and importance. Hindus observe Makar Sankranti with tremendous jubilation and exuberance, as it is regarded as the most significant of all Sankranti. The following article provides information regarding Sankranti 2024, including dates, celebration methods, and more.

Sankranti 2024 February: List

The dates and days of all twelve Sankrantis that will occur in 2024 are detailed in the following section.

The following are the Sankranti dates in 2024 as per the Hindu calendar:

Month Name Date Day
Sankranti January 2024 Makar Sankranti 15 January Monday
February Kumbha Sankranti 13 February Tuesday
March Meena Sankranti 14 March Thursday
April Mesha Sankranti 13 April Saturday
May Vrishabha Sankranti 14 May Tuesday
June Mithuna Sankranti 15 June Saturday
July Karka Sankranti 16 July Tuesday
August Singh Sankranti 17 August Friday
September Kanya Sankranti 16 September Monday
October Tula Sankranti 17 October Thursday
November Vrischika Sankranti 16 November Saturday
December Dhanu Sankranti 15 December Sunday

Dhanu Sankranti 2023: Date, Time, Significance, Rituals, Wishes, and More

The Significance of Sankranti

Sankranti is regarded as a day of good fortune, and the duration of Punya Kaal or Mahapunya Kaal is regarded as particularly auspicious. Sankranti typically occurs between the thirteenth and seventeenth of every month.

Devotees immerse themselves in holy water on the day of Sankranti in the belief that doing so will aid them in purging the sins of their previous existence and gaining divine forgiveness. Additionally, the residences of those who observe and celebrate Sankranti with utmost reverence are filled with health, peace, and prosperity.

Principal activities associated with this festival include performing pooja rituals and donating food and other materials to the impoverished and needy. Such acts are believed to bestow good fortune upon devotees, particularly when performed during Punya Kaal or Mahapunya Kaal. Sankranti Punya Kaal fluctuates geographically under the sun’s position.

Kumbha Sankranti Overview

This year, Kumbha Sankranti occurs on February 13th. Even though all twelve Sankrantis are auspicious, Kumbha Sankranti is particularly significant. Especially in Triveni, offering to cows and bathing in the Ganges are regarded as exceptionally auspicious activities on this day. On this day, the eleventh month of the Hindu Solar Calendar commences.

Hindus from various parts of the nation congregate in Haridwar, Allahabad, Nasik, and Ujjain on this day to partake in a sacred immersion in the Ganges. It bestows good fortune and joy on one’s existence.

Makar Sankranti Overview

Makar Sankranti, observed in January, holds the greatest importance among all Sankrantis. It is annually observed around the 14th of January, the date the sun enters the Capricorn zodiac. Because Makar Sankranti’s observance is dependent on solar cycles, its date generally coincides with the Gregorian calendar, except for a few particular years.

Makar Sankranti, a festival associated with the harvesting of crops, is recognized and commemorated under various appellations across the states of the United States. This celebration celebrates the end of winter with the expectation of more joyful and radiant days ahead. Makar Sankranti is also a festival of melas; throughout the nation, numerous fairs are conducted on this day.

People observe Makar Sankranti by performing arghya at the moment of sunrise in reverence for the Sun. The majority of people embrace the sanctity of the waters in Prayag Raj, where the Kumbha Mela takes place every 12 years (during which Jupiter completes one revolution of the Sun). The Kumbha Mela is celebrated in one of four revered sites: Nashik, Prayag, Ujjain, or Haridwar. In addition to the aforementioned, Prayag hosts an annual Magha Mela or mini-Kumbha Mela, while various festivals of magnitude and scope transpire in other locations as well.

Visiting melas (fairs) and kite flying are significant Makar Sankranti rituals, in addition to donating food and immersing oneself in sacred rivers.

Makar Sankranti in Various Territories

An assortment of appellations are used to refer to Makar Sankranti in various regions of the nation. While this festival is observed under various names, the festivities and celebrations associated with it are remarkably similar.

  • Assam- Magh Bihu
  • Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh- Maghi (preceded by Lohri)
  • Central India- Sukarat
  • Tamil Nadu- Thai Pongal
  • Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh- Uttarayan
  • Uttarakhand- Ghughuti
  • Andhra Pradesh and Telangana- Sankranthi
  • Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal- Makara Sankranti
  • Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh- Khichdi Sankranti
  • West Bengal- Poush Sankranti
  • Kashmir- ShishurSankrat
  • Tripura- Hangrai

Even citizens of nations other than India observe this day. Additionally, the Makar Sankranti festival is observed in South Asian nations such as Cambodia (Mohan Songkran), Nepal (Maghi Sankranti), Pakistan (Tirmoori), Singapore, and Malaysia (Uzhavar Thirunal).

Methods of Observing Sankranti

At dawn on the day of Makar Sankranti, individuals commence their observance by bathing in a sacred waterway. Although many individuals prefer to bathe in the sacred waters of a river (such as the Ganga or Yamuna), they may also do so in the comfort of their residences. It is believed that bathing in a sacred river will grant merit or absolution for past transgressions.

Subsequently, in addition to the sun, additional deities and goddesses are venerated. Instead of observing fasting on this day ceremoniously, Sankranti celebrations involve the preparation of unique dishes such as dahi, choora, khichdi, and more. In addition to food and other essentials, devotees provide aid to the impoverished. Kite flying is another well-known Sankranti ritual, although it is predominantly observed during Makar Sankranti. Other Sankrantis are primarily occupied with almsgiving and praying to the Sun on behalf of the impoverished.

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