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When is Dhanu Sankranti 2020?

Dhanu Sankranti 2020 started on Wednesday 16th Dec, 2020 (16/12/2020) 1687 days ago

What is Dhanu Sankranti?

Dhanu Sankranti

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.

Dates for Dhanu Sankranti from 2015 to 2025

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When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Dhanu Sankranti 2025WednesdayDec 17th in 139 days
Dhanu Sankranti 2024MondayDec 16th 226 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2023SundayDec 17th 591 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2022SaturdayDec 17th 956 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2021FridayDec 17th 1321 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2020WednesdayDec 16th 1687 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2019TuesdayDec 17th 2052 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2018MondayDec 17th 2417 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2017SundayDec 17th 2782 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2016FridayDec 16th 3148 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2015ThursdayDec 17th 3513 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateDec 16, 2020
When? Ended 1687 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Hindu Holidays

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