Question

what is the period of dakshinayan​

Answer 1

Dakshinayana (Sanskrit: दक्षिणायण) is the six-month period between Summer solstice and Winter solstice, when the sun travels towards the south on the celestial sphere. Dakshinayana begins on Karkada Sankranti or July 16, as it marks the transition of the Sun into Karkada rashi (Cancer).

Answer 2

Explanation:

Dakshinayan: Meaning

• It is the period when Sun travels back from Cancer to Capricorn that is from North to South. As, Sun travels to the South direction so, this journey of Sun is known as Dakshinayan. In this period rainy season, autumn and winter season falls. This period begins from 21/22 June.