Dhanu Sankranti is an important day in traditional Hindu calendar and on the day sun enters the Dhanu Rashi (Sagitarius). In 2024, the date of Dhanu Sankranti is December 16. Time is at 7:38 AM on December 16. The day also marks the beginning of Dhanur Mas.
Dhanu Sankranti is of great significance in Orissa and special prayers and pujas are offered to Lord Jagannath on the day.
The famous Dhanu Yatra – street play based on Krishna visitingMathura
Dhanu Sankranti is of great significance in Orissa and special prayers and pujas are offered to Lord Jagannath on the day.
The famous Dhanu Yatra – street play based on Krishna visiting
In many regions in India
Dhanu Sankranti marks the beginning of the transition through the Dhanu Rashi (Sagitarius) and this particular period ends on the Makar Sankranti day.
Dhanu Sankranti marks the beginning of the transition through the Dhanu Rashi (Sagitarius) and this particular period ends on the Makar Sankranti day.
In Odisha, a special sweet made of rice known as Dhanumuan is prepared on the day.