When is Dhanu Sankranti 2023?

Dhanu Sankranti 2023 started on Saturday 16th Dec, 2023 (16/12/2023) 103 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 2025TuesdayDec 16th in 627 days
Dhanu Sankranti 2024SundayDec 15th in 261 days
Dhanu Sankranti 2023SaturdayDec 16th 103 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2022FridayDec 16th 468 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2021ThursdayDec 16th 833 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2020TuesdayDec 15th 1199 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2019MondayDec 16th 1564 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2018SundayDec 16th 1929 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2017SaturdayDec 16th 2294 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2016ThursdayDec 15th 2660 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2015WednesdayDec 16th 3025 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateDec 16, 2023
When? Ended 103 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Hindu Holidays

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