meet our founders
Founded by Srinivasa & Kavitha Nimmagadda, Sankranti was the response to Mr. Nimmagadda’s desire to make a mark within the restaurant business as his hunger for the food industry and his passion for cooking grew.
the meaning of sankranti
Our name, Sankranti, (pronounced - 'san-KRAN-tee' ) is derived from a Sanskrit term that translates to "positive change." Historically, Sankranti defines the time when the Sun God transitions (changes or kranti) into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, marking the end of the Winter Solstice. It is celebrated with a 3-day festival, a time to commemorate change, prosperity, and family. We shaped our menu to reflect the most popularly consumed food throughout the subcontinent.
At Sankranti, we strive to bring the culture and abundance of Indian hospitality and celebration to each and every one of our guests, and share with you a true festival of food!
meet ella the elephant
The elephant found on our logo, Ella, is an homage to the traditional symbol of the elephant in Indian culture. As a symbol of power, dignity, intelligence and peace, we wanted these values to be reflected in the Sankranti brand.