Simha Sankranti सिंह संक्रांति
Sun enters Simha (Leo). A day for holy baths, charity and Surya puja.
Next dateTuesday, 17 August 2027In 288 days
- Deity
- Surya
- Mantra
- ॐ सूर्याय नमः
Why it matters
Sun enters Leo. A powerful day for courage, leadership, and expressing one\'s spiritual authority. Nourishing the Banyan tree is considered highly meritorious.
How it is observed
Worship of Banyan tree, offerings to Vishnu and Lakshmi, feeding cows
Simha Sankranti — Dates
- Monday, 17 August 20262026
- Tuesday, 17 August 20272027
- Wednesday, 16 August 20282028
- Friday, 17 August 20292029
- Saturday, 17 August 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.
