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
- Saturday, 17 July 2027 (local date)
- Category
- Sankranti
- Deity or focus
- Surya
Sun enters Cancer (~16 Jul). Dakshinayana begins.
Observed dates in 2027
- Saturday, 17 July 2027 - Sun enters sidereal Cancer at 5:48 am GMT+5:30 on Saturday, 17 July 2027.
Computed muhurat windows
| Date | Window | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2027 | Punya Kaal | 11:24 pm GMT+5:30 - 12:12 pm GMT+5:30 |
| 17 Jul 2027 | Sankranti Moment | 5:48 am GMT+5:30 - 5:48 am GMT+5:30 |
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
When is Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) in 2027?
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) 2027 falls on Saturday, 17 July 2027 (Delhi Panchang reference; Asia/Kolkata).
Which deity is Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) dedicated to?
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) is observed for Surya.
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