Dakshinayan Sun duration every year
Based on sun movement, the year is divided into 2 period called Uttarayan and Dakshinayan. When sun moves towards north, it is called Uttarayan and southward movement of the Sun is called Dakshinayan. When sun enters in Makar rashi (on the day of Makar Sankranti) it turns Uttarayan and when the Sun enters in Cancer rashi, it becomes Dakshinayan. Dakshinayan is considered as inauspicious.In Indian Vedic astrology, Dakshinayan refers to the six-month period when the Sun moves southward in its apparent journey along the celestial sphere.The term "Dakshinayan" is derived from Sanskrit, where "Dakshin" means "south," and "ayan" refers to "movement." This period has deep significance in Vedic traditions, both astrologically and spiritually.