Sankranti Calendar 2033
The Sankranti festival calendar - the solar-transit festivities including Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Lohri, Vishu and Vaisakhi, with the tithi for each day.
The Sankranti Calendar lists 12 dates in 2033, from Bhogi / Lohri on 13 January through Dhanurmasam Begins on 16 December. April holds the most with 6 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1954 – 1955.
January 2033
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Bhogi / Lohri
Tithi 5:07 PM, Jan 12 – 5:14 PM, Jan 13
The eve of Makar Sankranti — Maharashtra cooks bhogichi bhaji, while Punjab and the Sindhi community (as Lal Loi) light the Lohri bonfire and offer sesame, jaggery and popcorn to bid winter farewell.
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Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal
Tithi 5:12 PM, Jan 13 – 5:42 PM, Jan 14
The Sun begins its northward journey (Uttarayan); a harvest festival of til-gud (sesame and jaggery), with Gujarat's famous kite-flying and Tamil Nadu's Pongal.
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Mattu Pongal
Tithi 5:40 PM, Jan 14 – 6:34 PM, Jan 15
The third day of Pongal, when cattle are bathed, decorated and honoured for their role in farming.
April 2033
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Vishu
Tithi 10:26 PM, Apr 13 – 12:51 AM, Apr 15
The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year.
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Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba)
Tithi 10:26 PM, Apr 13 – 12:51 AM, Apr 15
The Odia new year (Maha Vishuba Sankranti), with the sweet pana drink, Jhamu Yatra and Danda Nata.
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Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)
Tithi 10:26 PM, Apr 13 – 12:51 AM, Apr 15
Assam's spring new-year Bihu of Husori song, dance and feasting, as the Sun enters Mesha.
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Vaisakhi
Tithi 10:26 PM, Apr 13 – 12:51 AM, Apr 15
The Punjabi spring harvest new year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth, on Mesha Sankranti.
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Bisket Jatra
Tithi 10:26 PM, Apr 13 – 12:51 AM, Apr 15
Bhaktapur's chariot and pole festival welcoming the Nepali solar new year (Baishakh).
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Jur Sital (Maithili New Year)
Tithi 10:26 PM, Apr 13 – 12:51 AM, Apr 15
The Maithili new year (Mesha Sankranti / Satuani), when elders sprinkle cooling water as blessings.
July 2033
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Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins)
Tithi 8:17 AM, Jul 15 – 5:45 AM, Jul 16
The Sun enters Karka and begins its southward journey (Dakshinayana) — the night of the gods, opening the holy Chaturmas season of vrats and worship.
October 2033
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Kati Bihu (Kongali Bihu)
Tithi 11:09 PM, Oct 16 – 12:28 AM, Oct 18
The austere Bihu of lamps lit in the paddy fields and before the Tulsi for a good harvest, as the Sun enters Tula.
December 2033
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Dhanurmasam Begins
Tithi 12:48 PM, Dec 15 – 3:34 PM, Dec 16
The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
What the sky brings in 2033
Beyond the dates the Sankranti Calendar lists, 2033 brings 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal falls on 14 January, 1 day earlier in the year than in 2032 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2033
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
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| 30 Mar 11:31 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Chaitra Amavasya | Not visible |
| 15 Apr 12:42 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Bisket Jatra | Vaishakha Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 23 Sep 7:23 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashwina Amavasya | Not visible |
| 8 Oct 4:25 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ashwina Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2033
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
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| 18 Mar 2:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Kumbha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Kanya on 16 February 2033, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Sankranti Calendar 2033
How many festivals and vrats does the Sankranti Calendar list in 2033?
The Sankranti Calendar lists 12 dates in 2033. The first is Bhogi / Lohri on Thursday, 13 January 2033, and the last is Dhanurmasam Begins on Friday, 16 December 2033.
What are the main festival dates in the Sankranti Calendar for 2033?
The first major observances of 2033 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Thursday, 13 January 2033
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Friday, 14 January 2033
- Mattu Pongal - Saturday, 15 January 2033
- Bisket Jatra - Thursday, 14 April 2033
- Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) - Thursday, 14 April 2033
- Jur Sital (Maithili New Year) - Thursday, 14 April 2033
Which month of 2033 has the most observances in the Sankranti Calendar?
April 2033 is the fullest month with 6 dates, including Bisket Jatra, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Jur Sital (Maithili New Year), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba), Vaisakhi, Vishu.
Which traditional year does 2033 correspond to in the Sankranti Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2033 spans Shaka Samvat 1954 – 1955. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2033?
No. 2033 has twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Will there be any eclipses in 2033?
2033 has 4 eclipses:
- 30 March 2033 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 15 April 2033 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 23 September 2033 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 8 October 2033 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2033?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2033:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kumbha on 18 March 2033
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
Are these 2033 dates the same everywhere?
The dates follow the standard Indian sunrise-based calendar. Because a tithi begins and ends at a fixed moment rather than at midnight, an observance can fall a day earlier or later where sunrise differs - most noticeably outside India. Set your city in the box at the top to see the start and end times in your own local time, and check the daily Panchang for the exact window on the day.
About the Sankranti Calendar
The Sankranti festival calendar - the solar-transit festivities including Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Lohri, Vishu and Vaisakhi, with the tithi for each day.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Use the year links to plan ahead into the coming years or to look up a date from the archive.
This list is the festival dates, not the daily five limbs. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and the day's yoga, open the Panchang. Other calendars are on the Calendars index. The story of a fast is under Vrat Katha.
