About Vrishabha Sankranti
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Vrishabha Sankranti marks the beginning of the second month in Hindu Solar Calendar. All twelve Sankranti(s) in the year are highly auspicious for DanPunya activities. Only certain duration before or after each Sankranti moment is considered auspicious for Sankranti related activities. For Vrishabha Sankranti sixteen Ghatis before the Sankranti moment are considered Shubh and the window of sixteen Ghati before Sankranti to Sankranti is taken for all DanPunya activities. During Vrishabha Sankranti gifting cow also known as Godan is considered highly auspicious.
Deities & divine forms
Currently Vrishabha Sankranti falls on 14th May or on 15th May. In South India Sankranti is called as Sankramanam. 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.
How to celebrate Vrishabha Sankranti 2026
For Vrishabha Sankranti sixteen Ghatis before the Sankranti moment are considered Shubh and the window of sixteen Ghati before Sankranti to Sankranti is taken for all DanPunya activities. During Vrishabha Sankranti gifting cow also known as Godan is considered highly auspicious. Currently Vrishabha Sankranti falls on 14th May or on 15th May. In South Sankranti is called as Sankramanam.
Vrishabha Sankranti 2026 — FAQs
Vrishabha Sankranti for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-05-15.
Vrishabha Sankranti marks the beginning of the second month in Hindu Solar Calendar. All twelve Sankranti(s) in the year are highly auspicious for DanPunya activities. Only certain duration before or after each Sankranti moment is considered auspicious for Sankranti related activities.
