Mesha Sankranti (Mesha Sankramana punyakalam) is an auspicious during when Sun transits to Mesha Rashi from Meena Rashi. It marks the beginning of new zodiac cycle of Surya Bhagavan. It is also referred to as Souramana Ugadi as it is celebrated as the New Year day in Souramana Panchangams (Solar Calendars) followed as per Hinduism. […]
Baisakhi
Baisakhi 2026 | Vaisakhi (April 14)
Baisakhi 2026, Baisakhi 2026 date, Baisakhi festival in 2026, When is Baisakhi in 2026? Baisakhi or Vaisakhi or Vaishakha is an important harvest festival in Punjab, and some other North Indian regions. It is the biggest festival for Sikh community as it marks the beginning of Sikh New Year as per the Solar Nanakshahi calendar. […]
Chithirai Vishu, 14 April 2026
14 April 2026 is Chithirai Vishu, Puthandu, Varusha Pirappu, Tamil New Year day. Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year day (Souramana Ugadi). Vishvath Punyakalam is another name for Chithirai Vishu festival. It marks the Parabhava Varusha (2026-2027) or Parabhava Varusha in Hindu calendar. Exact time of Mesha Sankramana punyakalam is – 9:25 AM, 14 […]
Ganga Snan on Baisakhi Festival in Haridwar, Rishikesh
Ganga Snan on Baisakhi festival is considered very auspicious. Mesha Sankranti which marks the Solar New Year in Punjab, Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala (Astrologically). In 2021, Baisakhi date is 14 April. Pohela Boishakh, Rongali Bihu, and Vishu are also celebrated on 14 April. Lakhs of devotees take holy dip in Ganga River at […]