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 2024?
Dhanu Sankranti 2024 is on Sunday 15th Dec, 2024 (15/12/2024) in 262 days
Dates for Dhanu Sankranti from 2015 to 2025
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
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Dhanu Sankranti 2025 | Tuesday | Dec 16th | in 628 days |
Dhanu Sankranti 2024 | Sunday | Dec 15th | in 262 days |
Dhanu Sankranti 2023 | Saturday | Dec 16th | 102 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2022 | Friday | Dec 16th | 467 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2021 | Thursday | Dec 16th | 832 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2020 | Tuesday | Dec 15th | 1198 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2019 | Monday | Dec 16th | 1563 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2018 | Sunday | Dec 16th | 1928 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2017 | Saturday | Dec 16th | 2293 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2016 | Thursday | Dec 15th | 2659 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2015 | Wednesday | Dec 16th | 3024 days ago |
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