Mesha Sankranti refers to the first day of the solar cycle year, that is the solar New Year in the Hindu luni-solar calendar. Mesha Sankranti is one of the twelve Sankranti in the Indian calendar. The day is important in solar and lunisolar calendars followed on the subcontinent. Mesha Sankranti falls on 13 April usually, sometimes 14 April. This day is the basis for major Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist festivals, of which Vaisakhi and Vesak are the most well known.
Mesha Sankranti 2025 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Mesha Sankranti | Monday | 14 April 2025 |
This day is observed by people across India, even in regions which begin the new year using the lunar calendar. However, some regions also begin the regional new year on Mesha Sankranti.