Location: Delhi · Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30)
Mesh Sankranti (Solar New Year) date and observance details are computed for this location by the BDA Panchang festival endpoint.
- Main date
- Tuesday, 14 April 2026 (local date)
- Category
- Sankranti
- Deity or focus
- Surya
Sun enters sidereal Aries (~14 Apr). Solar new year. Baisakhi, Vishu, Tamil Puthandu.
Observed dates in 2026
- Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - Sun enters sidereal Aries at 9:32 am GMT+5:30 on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Computed muhurat windows
| Date | Window | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Punya Kaal | 3:08 am GMT+5:30 - 3:56 pm GMT+5:30 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Sankranti Moment | 9:32 am GMT+5:30 - 9:32 am GMT+5:30 |
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
When is Mesh Sankranti (Solar New Year) in 2026?
Mesh Sankranti (Solar New Year) 2026 falls on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 (Delhi Panchang reference; Asia/Kolkata).
Which deity is Mesh Sankranti (Solar New Year) dedicated to?
Mesh Sankranti (Solar New Year) is observed for Surya.
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