Sankranti

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Proper noun

Sankranti

  1. (Hinduism) It means transmigration of the Sun from one Rāshi (constellation of the zodiac in Indian astronomy) to the next. Hence, there are 12 Sankrantis in a year.

Usage notes

  • Makar Sankranti
  • Mesha Sankranti
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