2026 Sankranti Dates & Maha Punyakala Timings for Columbus
Discover the precise Sankranti timings and the spiritually powerful Maha Punyakala windows for your location. Calculated based on Dharma Sindhu principles, these timings guide you on the exact moments for Snana (holy bath) and Daan (charity) to maximize spiritual merit.
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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
Why follow Punyakala? (Cultural Significance)
In the Indian Vedic tradition, the moment the Sun shifts energy (Sankramana) creates a cosmic vibration. Performing rituals during the Maha Punyakala aligns your energy with this cosmic shift.
Snana (Holy Bath)
Bathing in rivers or with sesame-infused water during this time is believed to wash away sins (Karma) accumulated over seven lifetimes.
Daan (Charity)
Donating gold, land, clothes, or simple food (Annadaan) during the 1 hour 45 minute Maha Punyakala yields infinite merit (Ananta Phala).
Vedic Astrology Glossary
Understanding the terminology used in our calculations:
- Sankramana
- The solar ingress; the exact second the Sun enters 0 degrees of a new Zodiac sign.
- Maha Punyakala
- A highly potent window (approx. 1h 48m) closest to the transit moment, ideal for intense spiritual practices.
- Ghati
- An ancient Indian unit of time. 1 Ghati = 24 Minutes. 2.5 Ghatis = 1 Hour.
- Nirayana
- Sidereal Zodiac system used in Vedic Astrology, which accounts for the precession of equinoxes (unlike Western Tropical astrology).
Common Questions
What is Maha Punyakala in Sankranti?
Maha Punyakala is the most auspicious time window (usually 4.5 Ghatis or approx. 1 hour 48 mins) immediately following or preceding the Sankranti moment. It is considered highly potent for Daan (charity) and Japam.
Can we perform Sankranti Snana (bath) at night?
Generally, no. If Sankranti occurs at night, the bathing and charity rituals are shifted to the next morning's sunrise or the previous day's afternoon, depending on the specific time of transit relative to midnight.
Why are sesame seeds (Til) significant on Sankranti?
According to Vedic texts, donating Til (sesame) or using it in water for bathing removes spiritual impurities and satisfies the Pitru Devatas (ancestors).
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