When is Dhanu Sankranti 2024?

Dhanu Sankranti 2024 is on Sunday 15th Dec, 2024 (15/12/2024) in 262 days

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 628 days
Dhanu Sankranti 2024SundayDec 15th in 262 days
Dhanu Sankranti 2023SaturdayDec 16th 102 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2022FridayDec 16th 467 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2021ThursdayDec 16th 832 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2020TuesdayDec 15th 1198 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2019MondayDec 16th 1563 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2018SundayDec 16th 1928 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2017SaturdayDec 16th 2293 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2016ThursdayDec 15th 2659 days ago
Dhanu Sankranti 2015WednesdayDec 16th 3024 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateDec 15, 2024
When? Starts in 262 days
Duration1 Day
Type Hindu Holidays

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