Location: Delhi · Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30)
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) date and observance details are computed for this location by the BDA Panchang festival endpoint.
- Main date
- Thursday, 16 July 2026 (local date)
- Category
- Sankranti
- Deity or focus
- Surya
Sun enters Cancer (~16 Jul). Dakshinayana begins.
Observed dates in 2026
- Thursday, 16 July 2026 - Sun enters sidereal Cancer at 11:39 pm GMT+5:30 on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Computed muhurat windows
| Date | Window | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | Punya Kaal | 5:15 pm GMT+5:30 - 6:03 am GMT+5:30 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Sankranti Moment | 11:39 pm GMT+5:30 - 11:39 pm GMT+5:30 |
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
When is Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) in 2026?
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) 2026 falls on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (Delhi Panchang reference; Asia/Kolkata).
Which deity is Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) dedicated to?
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) is observed for Surya.
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