Kumbh Sankranti is the day, When transition of sun takes place to Kumbha rashi
(Aquarius) from Makara rashi (Capricorn). Kumbh Sankranti day is celebrated
mainly in eastern parts of India.
There are 12 sankranti days in
a year. This is the eleventh sankranti. Eleventh month in solar calender starts
on Kumbh Sankranti day. Sankranti day is considered highly auspicious for Daan
activity. River baths (Sankramana Snan) are also performed on this day.
Kumbha Sankranti is observed on 13th February 2016(Saturday).
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