Vrishchika Sankranti 2026: 16 November and Punya Kaal
Vrishchika Sankranti is Monday, 16 November 2026. In New Delhi, Punya Kaal is 12:06 PM-5:27 PM and Maha Punya Kaal is 3:40 PM-5:27 PM. The Sankranti moment is 7:48 PM IST, after sunset, so the punya kaal is the afternoon of 16 November. Times are for New Delhi and can differ by city.
AI AI-generated festival guide. Timing source: Drik Panchang (New Delhi). Check your city’s local panchang.
Dates and timings
| Detail | Date or timing |
|---|---|
| Sankranti day | Monday, 16 November 2026 |
| Punya Kaal | 12:06 PM-5:27 PM |
| Maha Punya Kaal | 3:40 PM-5:27 PM |
| Sankranti moment | 7:48 PM IST, after sunset |
| Tamil Karthigai begins | 17 November 2026 |
| Malayalam Vrischikam begins | 17 November 2026 |
| Sabarimala Mandala season begins | 17 November 2026 |
All clock times above are for New Delhi in IST. Punya kaal timings can differ by city; use your local panchang.
What is Vrishchika Sankranti?
Vrishchika Sankranti marks the Sun’s entry into sidereal Scorpio, called Vrishchika in the traditional zodiac. Families may observe it with prayer, reflection and acts of generosity according to their custom.
Why is Punya Kaal in the afternoon of 16 November?
The Sankranti moment is at 7:48 PM IST, after sunset. For this observance, Drik Panchang gives the punya kaal in the preceding afternoon of the same day: 12:06 PM-5:27 PM in New Delhi. Maha Punya Kaal is the shorter period from 3:40 PM-5:27 PM within that window.
Use the afternoon window on 16 November for the traditional punya kaal observance. The evening solar ingress and the next day’s regional month starts describe different calendar markers.
Karthigai, Vrischikam and the Mandala season: 17 November
Tamil Karthigai and Malayalam Vrischikam begin on 17 November 2026. The Sabarimala Mandala season also begins on 17 November. Keep these starts distinct from Vrishchika Sankranti and its New Delhi punya kaal on 16 November.
Simple observance at home, with no purchase required
- Clean your prayer space and take a quiet moment to set an intention.
- During your city’s punya kaal, offer a simple prayer to Surya according to your family tradition. Use water or other items already at home.
- Read a familiar prayer or sit quietly for a few minutes.
- Offer your time to help someone, share food you already have if you wish, or listen patiently to a person who needs company.
These practices can cost nothing. Choose what suits your circumstances; no special purchase or strict fast is needed for this simple home observance. Traditional practices offer a way to reflect and do not guarantee any outcome.
वृश्चिक संक्रांति 2026: संक्षेप में
वृश्चिक संक्रांति सोमवार, 16 नवंबर 2026 को है। नई दिल्ली में पुण्य काल दोपहर 12:06 से शाम 5:27 और महा पुण्य काल दोपहर 3:40 से शाम 5:27 बजे तक है। संक्रांति क्षण शाम 7:48 बजे IST है। सूर्यास्त के बाद सूर्य के वृश्चिक राशि में प्रवेश के कारण पुण्य काल 16 नवंबर की दोपहर में है। समय शहर के अनुसार बदल सकता है।
तमिल कार्तिगई, मलयालम वृश्चिकम और सबरीमला मंडल सत्र 17 नवंबर से शुरू होते हैं। घर की उपलब्ध चीज़ों से सरल प्रार्थना करें; कुछ खरीदना ज़रूरी नहीं। यह AI से तैयार गाइड है। अपने स्थानीय पंचांग से समय जाँच लें।
Frequently asked questions
When is Vrishchika Sankranti 2026?
Vrishchika Sankranti is Monday, 16 November 2026. The Sankranti moment is 7:48 PM IST.
What are the Punya Kaal and Maha Punya Kaal timings?
For New Delhi on 16 November 2026, Punya Kaal is 12:06 PM-5:27 PM and Maha Punya Kaal is 3:40 PM-5:27 PM IST. Timings can differ by city.
Why is Punya Kaal before the Sankranti moment?
The Sun enters sidereal Scorpio at 7:48 PM IST, after sunset. The punya kaal for this observance is therefore in the afternoon of 16 November, ending at 5:27 PM in New Delhi.
Do Karthigai, Vrischikam and the Sabarimala Mandala season begin on 16 or 17 November?
Tamil Karthigai, Malayalam Vrischikam and the Sabarimala Mandala season begin on 17 November 2026. The Sankranti observance and New Delhi punya kaal are on 16 November.
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