In Hindu calendar, there are total twelve Sankranti in a year. All twelve Sankranti can be divided into four categories which are known as
1. Ayan Sankranti
2. Vishuva Sankranti
3. Vishnupadi Sankranti
4. Shadshitimukhi Sankranti
Sankranti literally means movement. It is the movement of Sun from one Rashi (zodiac) to the other.
2022 Sankranti Puja Dates
Makara Sankranti – January 14, 2022
Kumbha Sankranti – February 13, 2022
Meena Sankranti – March 14, 2022
Mesha Sankranti – April 14, 2022
Vrishabha Sankranti – May 15, 2022
Mithuna Sankranti – June 15, 2022
Karka Sankranti – July 16, 2022
Simha Sankranti – August 17, 2022
Kanya Sankranti – September 17, 2022
Tula Sankranti – October 17, 2022
Vrischika Sankranti – November 16, 2022
Dhanu Sankranti – December 16, 2022
Among all Sankranti, Makar Sankranti is the most significant one and it is observed throughout India. Due to the popularity of Makar Sankranti, it is just known as Sankranti.
