Is this the date the temple announces?

It is the published date, not an order from the temple. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration announces the order of the day, and it can differ. For notices, check shreejagannatha.in.

How can I follow Dhanu Sankranti from afar?

Add it to your calendar below, read the customary niti for the day on Puri time, and watch the live darshan when the channel is on. Nilachala shows Puri time wherever you are.

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Dhanu Sankranti 2026

Wednesday, 16 December 2026In 71 days

The sun enters Dhanu. The administration has released its new calendar around this season in other years. That announcement is theirs.

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Where the date comes from

A panchanga date, published by Drik Panchang — Dhanu Sankranti date reference.

PanchangaDrik Panchang — Dhanu Sankranti date reference

Checked on 2026-10-06.

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Open a feed in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. Times are set on Asia/Kolkata, so they land at the right hour wherever you are. They are customary windows, not a live temple order. The calendar entries themselves are in English.

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About Dhanu Sankranti 2026

When is Dhanu Sankranti in 2026?: Dhanu Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday, 16 December 2026. The sun enters Dhanu. The administration has released its new calendar around this season in other years. That announcement is theirs.
Is this the date the temple announces?: It is the published date, not an order from the temple. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration announces the order of the day, and it can differ. For notices, check shreejagannatha.in.
How can I follow Dhanu Sankranti from afar?: Add it to your calendar below, read the customary niti for the day on Puri time, and watch the live darshan when the channel is on. Nilachala shows Puri time wherever you are.