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Karka Sankranti (Cancer)

Name: Karka Sankranti (Cancer)
Start: 2026-07-16
End: 2026-07-16

July 16, 2026

The sun enters Karka (Cancer), marking the start of Dakshinayana (the sun's southward journey). This is considered an important spiritual transition point in the year.

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