Mesha Sankranti मेष संक्रांति / वैशाखी / विशु
Solar New Year. Harvest festival celebrated across India.
Next dateWednesday, 14 April 2027In 163 days
- Deity
- Surya
- Mantra
- ॐ सूर्याय नमः
Why it matters
The solar New Year celebrated across India. Marks the beginning of the harvest season. Known as Vaisakhi in Punjab, Vishu in Kerala, Pohela Boishakh in Bengal, Bihu in Assam, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu.
Mesha Sankranti — Dates
- Tuesday, 14 April 20262026
- Wednesday, 14 April 20272027
- Thursday, 13 April 20282028
- Saturday, 14 April 20292029
- Sunday, 14 April 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
Greeting cards in Hindi and English are on your home screen a week before.
