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New Delhi
Mesha Sankranti / Baisakhi – Wednesday, 14 April 2027
Sankranti moment
03:35 PM, 14 Apr
Mesha Sankranti / Baisakhi 2027 – date and timings by city
| City | Date | Sankranti time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Mumbai | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Kolkata | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Chennai | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Bengaluru | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Hyderabad | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Jaipur | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Lucknow | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| Patna | Wed, 14 Apr | 03:35 PM |
| London | Wed, 14 Apr | 11:05 AM |
| New York | Wed, 14 Apr | 06:05 AM |
About Mesha Sankranti / Baisakhi
Mesha Sankranti is the day the Sun enters Mesha rashi, the first sign. It is the solar new year for many regions: Baisakhi in Punjab, Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Bohag Bihu in Assam and Pana Sankranti in Odisha.
How the date is fixed
Sankranti is the moment the Sun enters a new rashi (sidereal sign). If that moment comes after sunset, the festival and the holy dip are kept the next day.
Questions people ask
When is Mesha Sankranti / Baisakhi in 2027?
Mesha Sankranti / Baisakhi is on Wednesday, 14 April 2027 (as per New Delhi).
How is the date of Mesha Sankranti / Baisakhi decided?
Sankranti is the moment the Sun enters a new rashi (sidereal sign). If that moment comes after sunset, the festival and the holy dip are kept the next day.