Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026
14 Apr, 2026
Tuesday
Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026 on
(14-04-2026)
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What is Maha Vishubha Sankranti?
According to the Indian calendar, Maha Vishubha Sankranti(महाविशुभ संक्रांति) is celebrated on the 24th day of Chaitra. According to the Gregorian calendar, Maha Vishuba Sankranti comes in April month as per Hindu Calendar.
Maha Vishuba Sankranti known as Pana Sankranti
Maha Vishuba Sankranti, also known as Pana Sankranti and Vishuba Sankranti, is the traditional new year of the Oriya people.
This festival is celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists in the state. Oriya people visit temples, especially Hanuman temples on this day, as it is also the birthday of Lord Hanuman. It is similar to other Hindu New Years celebrated in other states of India,like Vaisakhi in North India, Bihu in Assam, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal.
When Sun Enter into Aries Sign
When the Sun entered into the Aries Zodiac Sign, Maha Vishuba Sankranti comes which is the first day of the month of Aries as per the Oriya Calendar in Chaitra Month as per the Indian calendar. It is similar to the Baisakh month of the lunar calendar.Get detailed information on Vishubha Sankranti below:
Why it is Name as Maha Vishuba Sankranti?
This day is also known as Mesha Sankranti this is due to the month of Mesha of the Oriya calendar. On this day the Sun changes its planetary position and enters into Aries. On this day, the Sun stay on the Vishuba Rekha of the Earth, by which day and night hours goes equal, means day will be 12hrs and night also will be the 12hrs total 24 hrs means a day. In North India this day marks the arrival of spring. Spring means the beginning of the sowing season. After this day, people start their agricultural activities all over India.
When is Maha Vishuba Sankranti in 2026?
Maha Vishuba Sankranti falls on 14 April, 2026, Tuesday.
