Sankranti (Sankramana) Calendar — Columbus
When does the Sun change its zodiac sign? A Sankramana (or Sankranti) marks the exact transit of the Sun from one Rashi to the next. Below are the precise sidereal timings and the highly auspicious Punyakala (meritorious period) calculated for your specific location.
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Sankramana Punyakala Timings 2026
Columbus
Wood and fire-related items
Cow, water and oil
Land and garlands
Goat
Cow
Clothes, food and similar items
Milch-cow
Umbrella and gold
House, land and clothes
Sesame seeds, cow’s ghee, gold, etc.
Lamps
Clothes and vehicles
Vedic Glossary: Understanding Sankramana
- Ayanamsha
- The longitudinal difference between the tropical (moving) and sidereal (fixed) zodiacs. We use Lahiri (Chitra Paksha) Ayanamsha for pinpoint accuracy.
- Punyakala
- The auspicious time window surrounding the exact moment of transit. Rituals, baths, and charity performed during this time yield multiplied spiritual merits.
- Nirayana (Sidereal)
- Sidereal Zodiac system used in Vedic Astrology, which accounts for the precession of equinoxes (unlike Western Tropical astrology).
Common Questions
What is Maha Punyakala?
It is the most concentrated period of auspiciousness within the broader Punyakala, occurring closest to the exact moment the Sun crosses into the new sign.
Why does Makara Sankranti date change?
Due to the Earth's axial precession, the Sun's entry into Capricorn shifts forward by roughly one day every 72 years in the Gregorian calendar.
Do I need to check my local time?
Yes, the exact moment of Sankramana is universal, but your local sunrise and sunset dictate the specific rules for when the Punyakala begins and ends.
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