Sankranthi
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Everything you need to know about Kark Sankranti 2026 before observing the festival
Spirituality | Jul 15, 2026, 10:15 AM ISTKark Sankranti 2026 will mark the beginning of Dakshinayan. Know the date, Punya Kaal timings, religious significance, rituals, and the importance of performing snan, daan and prayers on this auspicious Hindu festival.
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Mesh Sankranti 2026: Date, muhurat and simple rituals to follow
Spirituality | Apr 07, 2026, 06:28 AM ISTMesh Sankranti 2026 marks the Sun’s transition into Aries on April 14, signalling the start of the Hindu solar year. The day is considered highly auspicious for rituals like snan, daan and Surya worship, while also symbolising renewal and fresh beginnings.
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Makar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway rolls out around 150 special trains ahead of festival
India | Jan 08, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTMakar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer A Sridhar revealed plans for approximately 150 special trains to handle the Sankranti travel boom, with a focus on linking the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Here's what you can donate on the auspicious day
Lifestyle | Jan 14, 2025, 07:17 AM ISTMakar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from the house of Dhanu (Sagittarius) to the house of Makar (Capricorn). Donation/ daan is an important part of Makar Sankranti. Here are some things that you can donate on the day of Makar Sankranti.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Know the date, shubh muhurat and significance of the festival
Lifestyle | Jan 11, 2025, 11:45 AM ISTMakar Sankranti is celebrated when the Sun moves from the Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) to Makar Rashi (Capricorn). The festival is celebrated on the first day of the tenth solar month. Read on to know the date, shubh muhurat and significance of Makar Sankranti.
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Kark Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, worship method and all you need to know
Astrology | Jul 16, 2022, 09:26 AM ISTKark Sankranti 2022: As we gear up for Kark Sankranti today, let us have a look at the auspicious time, puja method, the significance of the day and much more.
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Karka Sankranti 2020: Date, shubh muhurat, know why doing auspicious work is forbidden on this day
Lifestyle | Jul 15, 2020, 01:33 PM ISTKarka Sankranti 2020: On July 16, the Sun will once again enter Cancer sun sign making an effect on the personal and professional life of the people. This day is called Karka (Cancer) Sankranti.
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Will Mahesh Babu reap gold on Sankranti 2014, again?
Bollywood | Aug 14, 2013, 08:13 AM ISTChennai: Following the overwhelming success of Mahesh Babu-starrer Telugu family-drama "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" (SVSC), which was released during Sankranthi this year, the makers of "1: Nenokkadine" are set to release the film during the