Kumbha Sankranti or Kumbha Sankramanam marks the transition of Sun to Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) from Makara rashi (Capricorn). In 2026, Kumbha Sankranti date is February 13.
Among the 12 Sankranti, Kumbha Sankranti is the eleventh and the second last Sankramana of Sun in a Hindu year.
Kumbha Sankranti marks the beginning of Kumbha masam in Malayalam calendar, Masi Masam in Tamil calendar and Falgun Maas in Bengali calendar.
Sankramana snana (holy dip) are the auspicious rituals performed on Sankramana day. The next Sankranti is Meena Sankranti.
Kumbha Sankranti Ravi Sankramana Time – 4:07 AM 13 February 2026
Kumbha Sankranti Sankramana Punyakala Time – 6.31 AM to 12.22 PM, 13 February 2026
Kumbha Sankranti Tharpana Maha Punyakalam Time – 6.31 AM to 12.22 PM, 13 February 2026
Kumbha Sankramana Haripada Punyakalam Time – 6.31 AM to 12.22 PM, 13 February 2026