Dhanu Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the crossing of the sun over the zodiac sign Sagittarius. It is celebrated by worshipping Lord Surya, the god of light, and Lord Jagannath, who is considered as a form of Vishnu. On that day, theatrical street plays are performed – depicting the life of Lord Krishna from birth to the killing of the tyrant ruler Kamsa. Moreover, several events from the Bhagavata Purana are referred to in the plays.
When is Dhanu Sankranti 2020?
Dhanu Sankranti 2020 started on Wednesday 16th Dec, 2020 (16/12/2020) 1687 days ago
Dates for Dhanu Sankranti from 2015 to 2025
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
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Dhanu Sankranti 2025 | Wednesday | Dec 17th | in 139 days |
Dhanu Sankranti 2024 | Monday | Dec 16th | 226 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2023 | Sunday | Dec 17th | 591 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2022 | Saturday | Dec 17th | 956 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2021 | Friday | Dec 17th | 1321 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2020 | Wednesday | Dec 16th | 1687 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2019 | Tuesday | Dec 17th | 2052 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2018 | Monday | Dec 17th | 2417 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2017 | Sunday | Dec 17th | 2782 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2016 | Friday | Dec 16th | 3148 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2015 | Thursday | Dec 17th | 3513 days ago |
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