Dakshinayanam (Pitrayana) is also referred as Karka Sankraman or Karkataka Sankranti. On this day, Sun enters into Karkataka (Karka) rashi (Cancer). In 2022, Dakshinayana starts on July 17 as per the South Indian Panchangams. According to North Indian calendars, Dakshinayana punya kaal starts on June 21, 2022. Karka Sankranthi or Karkataka Sankranti indicates ending of […]
Karka Sankranti
Karkat Sankranti 2022 | Karkataka Sankranti, Karka Sankramana
Karkat Sankranti (Karkataka Sankranti, Karkidaka Sankranti, Karka Sankramana), the day during when Sun transits to Karka rashi (Cancer zodiac) from Mithuna rasi (Gemini zodiac). In 2022, Karka Sankranti date is July 17. Karka Sankranti Sankamana Time – 10.57 PM, 16 July 2022 Karka Sankranti Punyakaala Muhurtham – 5.47 AM to 10.57 AM, 17 July 2022 […]
Sun in Karkataka Rashi (Cancer Sign) in July-August 2014
Sun in Karkataka Rashi (Cancer Sign) in July-August 2014.. Ravi (Sun) prevails in Karkataka Rashi (Cancer sign) from Karkataka Sankranti to Simha Sankranti. This period is also known as ‘Ravi Karkataka Nakshatra Chaara’. In 2014, Sun prevails in Karka Rashi from 16 July to 17 August. On 17th August, Ravi enters into Simha Rashi (Leo). […]