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 2023?
Dhanu Sankranti 2023 started on Saturday 16th Dec, 2023 (16/12/2023) 371 days ago
Dates for Dhanu Sankranti from 2015 to 2025
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
---|---|---|---|
Dhanu Sankranti 2025 | Tuesday | Dec 16th | in 359 days |
Dhanu Sankranti 2024 | Sunday | Dec 15th | 6 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2023 | Saturday | Dec 16th | 371 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2022 | Friday | Dec 16th | 736 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2021 | Thursday | Dec 16th | 1101 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2020 | Tuesday | Dec 15th | 1467 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2019 | Monday | Dec 16th | 1832 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2018 | Sunday | Dec 16th | 2197 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2017 | Saturday | Dec 16th | 2562 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2016 | Thursday | Dec 15th | 2928 days ago |
Dhanu Sankranti 2015 | Wednesday | Dec 16th | 3293 days ago |
Data provided 'as is' without warranty |