Dhanu Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the crossing of the sun over the zodiac sign Sagittarius. It is celebrated by worshipping Lord Surya, the god of light, and Lord Jagannath, who is considered as a form of Vishnu. On that day, theatrical street plays are performed – depicting the life of Lord Krishna from birth to the killing of the tyrant ruler Kamsa. Moreover, several events from the Bhagavata Purana are referred to in the plays.
When is Dhanu Sankranti 2016?
Dhanu Sankranti 2016 started on Thursday 15th Dec, 2016 (15/12/2016) 2897 days ago
Dates for Dhanu Sankranti from 2015 to 2025
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
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Dhanu Sankranti 2025 | Tuesday | Dec 16th | in 390 days |
Dhanu Sankranti 2024 | Sunday | Dec 15th | in 24 days |
Dhanu Sankranti 2023 | Saturday | Dec 16th | 340 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2022 | Friday | Dec 16th | 705 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2021 | Thursday | Dec 16th | 1070 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2020 | Tuesday | Dec 15th | 1436 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2019 | Monday | Dec 16th | 1801 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2018 | Sunday | Dec 16th | 2166 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2017 | Saturday | Dec 16th | 2531 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2016 | Thursday | Dec 15th | 2897 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2015 | Wednesday | Dec 16th | 3262 days ago |
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