Dhanu Sankranti, Dhanu Sankraman, is an auspicious on which Surya Bhagavan enters into Dhanu Rashi from Vrischika Rashi i.e. Sun transits into Sagittarius zodiac from Scorpio zodiac. In 2020, Dhanu Sankranti date is December 15.
Dhanu Sankramana marks the beginning of Dhanurmasam, which is an auspicious month for Vaishnava sect of Hindus who worship Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu) and Goddess Andal / Godadevi throughout the month by reciting Thiruppavai and performing Katyayani Vratham / Paavai Nonbu.
Dhanu Sankranti marks the arrival of Dhanu Month in Malayalam calendar and Margali masam in Tamil calendar. This month coincides with Margashirsha Month and Paush Month as per other Amavasyant and Purnimant calendars followed in North India, Western parts of India, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Dhanur Sankramana Punyakalam – 3.34 PM to 5.34 PM
Dhanu Sankramana Tharpana Mahapunyakalam – 4.06 PM to 4.54 PM
Sankramana Punya Snana, performing ritual bath, is another highly meritorious deed to observe during Dhanur Sankranti.
Panchang, 15 December 2020
Suryodayam (Sunrise) 07:04 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 17:39
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)07:30 Chandrastama (Moonset)18:27
Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Pratipada – 19:06
Nakshatra Mula – 21:31
Yoga Ganda – 21:32
Karana Bava – 19:06
Skipped Karana : Balava – 29:55*
Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Margashirsha
Amavasyanta Month Margashirsha
Shaka Samvatsara: Sharvari
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Pramadicha
Rahu Kalam: 15:01 – 16:20
Gulika Kalam: 12:22 – 13:41
Yama Gandam: 09:43 – 11:02
Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Vrischika – 21:47:35
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Dhanu
Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 15:37 – 17:06
Abhijit: 12:01 – 12:43
Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 30:32* – 32:02*
Durmuhurthams: 23:02 – 23:55