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2025 Sankranti Dates & Makar Sankraman Timings for Ashburn and Charity Guide

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Sankranti (or Surya Sankramana) is when the Sun moves into a new zodiac sign, a powerful moment in the Vedic calendar. Each transition brings unique traditions, charity recommendations, and spiritual significance, celebrated by Hindus globally.

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  • Detailed chart: Punyakala start/end, Mahā-Punyakala, and traditional donations
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  • Clear, step-by-step guidance on rituals and timings

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About Sankranti & Punyakala

Every Sankranti is an opportunity for:

  • Spiritual renewal and self-reflection
  • Honoring ancestors and natural cycles
  • Making charity (daan) for blessings
Punyakala is a window (typically 6–6.5 hours before/after the Sun’s sign change) for spiritual and charitable activities. Special Sankrantis have extra significance and names:

Sankranti Name Zodiac Sign Specialty
Shadshitimukhi Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces Dual Signs
Vishuvat (Sampat) Aries, Libra Equinoxes
Ayana Capricorn, Cancer Solstices
Vishnupadi Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius Fixed Signs

Punyakala Durations by Zodiac Sign

Rashi (Sign) Before Entry After Entry
Mesha (Aries) 4 hr 4 hr
Vrishabha (Taurus) 6 hr 24 min -
Mithuna (Gemini) - 6 hr 24 min
Karka (Cancer) 12 hr -
Simha (Leo) 6 hr 24 min -
Kanya (Virgo) - 6 hr 24 min
Tula (Libra) 6 hr 6 hr
Vrischika (Scorpio) 6 hr 24 min -
Dhanu (Sagittarius) - 6 hr 24 min
Makara (Capricorn) - 16 hr
Kumbha (Aquarius) 6 hr 24 min -
Meena (Pisces) - 6 hr 24 min

* For detailed Vedic timings, see the calculated results above.

Traditional Charity Items

  • Food grains, sesame seeds, clothing, jaggery, gold, cows (symbolic), and daily essentials
  • Regional/cultural variations shown with each month’s result

Quick Ritual Tips

  • Bathe during Punyakala for spiritual benefit
  • Offer prayers to the Sun and ancestors
  • Give charity appropriate to the month
  • Avoid starting new ventures during Punyakala (for some communities)

Celebrated Worldwide

Sankranti is marked by Indian communities and Vedic followers across the globe, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Malaysia, and more. Select your city for local time!

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