Sankranti 2027 in Chennai
Makar Sankranti (Sankranthi) 2027 in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, India) is on Friday 15 January 2027. Rule: Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time. That day sunrise is 6:35 AM, sunset 6:01 PM, and rahu kalam 10:52 AM – 12:18 PM; the full panchangam of the day is linked below. All times are computed for this city's coordinates and time zone from the NASA/JPL ephemeris.
Panchangam – Friday 15 January 2027 Festivals 2027 – Chennai
FAQ
When is Sankranti 2027 in Chennai?
Friday 15 January 2027.
How is the date of Sankranti decided?
Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time.
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Same day in other cities
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