Sankranti
The Sun's entry into a new sidereal rashi; twelve Sankrantis in a year, of which Makar and Mesha Sankranti are the best known.
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Sun in Kanya (Virgo); next Sankranti: Tula (Libra), 17/10/2026 (Sat)
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The instant the Sun's sidereal longitude crosses a multiple of 30°, found by root-finding. The festival day then follows the observance's day rule (for example, the same day if before local sunset).
Rule in the code: src/domain/panchang/lunar.ts — sankrantisBetween
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