Dakshinayanam or Pitrayana is also referred as Karka Sankraman or Karkataka Sankranti. On this day, Sun enters into Karkataka (Karka) rashi (Cancer). In 2012, Dakshinayana starts on July 16 as per the South Indian Panchangams. According to North Indian calendars, Dakshinayana punya kaal starts on June 20, 2012. Karka Sankranthi or Karkataka Sankranti indicates ending [...]
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