About Vrishchika Sankranti
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According to the Hindu calendar, there are twelve Sankrantis in a year, which are listed in this article. The transit of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is known as Sankranti. The days of Sankranti are considered very auspicious to perform charity and fasting Makar Sankranti is a popular Hindu festival which is dedicated to Lord Surya. Lord Surya illuminates the entire universe. Makar Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious for all kind of religious activities like charity, Homa and taking holy dip, etc. A detailed description has been given about the fourday Makar Sankranti festivities. Under the fourday Makar Sankranti festival, events like Ganga Sagar Mela, Uttarayan, Vasi Uttarayan, Makaravilakku, Pedda Panduga, Kanuma Panduga and Mukkanuma are celebrated.
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According to the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankranti days in a year. These twelve Sankrantis are mainly divided into four categories. These four categories are known as Ayan Sankranti, Vishuva Sankranti, Vishnupadi Sankranti and Shadshitimukhi Sankranti. Makara Sankranti Punya Kala, Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala and Makara Sankranti Phalam along with other important information related to Sankranti are given on this page. Makara Sankranti is also known as Pongal and Uttarayana Sankranti Greeting Cards and ecards are given on this page. These greeting cards include images of Lord Surya on Chariot, Lord Ganesha Flying Kite, Bihu Folk Dance and Ladies celebrating Sankranti Festival, which you can share with your loved ones.
How to celebrate Vrishchika Sankranti 2026
Makar Sankranti is a popular Hindu festival which is dedicated to Lord Surya. Lord Surya illuminates the entire universe. Makar Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious for all kind of religious activities like charity, Homa and taking holy dip, etc. A detailed description has been given about the fourday Makar Sankranti festivities. Under the fourday Makar Sankranti festival, events like Ganga Sagar Mela, Uttarayan, Vasi Uttarayan, Makaravilakku, Pedda Panduga, Kanuma Panduga and Mukkanuma are celebrated. According to the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankranti days in a year. These twelve Sankrantis are mainly divided into four categories. These four categories are known as Ayan Sankranti, Vishuva Sankranti, Vishnupadi Sankranti and Shadshitimukhi Sankranti.
Vrishchika Sankranti 2026 — FAQs
Vrishchika Sankranti for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-11-16.
According to the Hindu calendar, there are twelve Sankrantis in a year, which are listed in this article. The transit of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is known as Sankranti. The days of Sankranti are considered very auspicious to perform charity and fasting
