Kumbh Sankranti 2013, Kumbha Sankramana, When is Kumbh Sankranti in 2013?, Kumbh Sankraman Date, 12th February 2013
Kumbh Sankranti is the day, When transition of sun takes place to Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) from Makara rashi (Capricorn). This year, Kumbha Sankranti is on Tuesday, 12th February 2013. Kumbh Sankranti day is celebrated mainly in eastern parts of India.
There are 12 sankranti days in a year. This is the eleventh sankranti. Eleventh month in solar calender starts on Kumbh Sankranti day. Sankranti day is considered highly auspicious for Daan activity. River baths (Sankramana Snan) are also performed on this day.