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Kumbh Sankranti 2026 Auspicious time: The festival of Kumbh Sankranti between the end of Magh month and the arrival of Phalgun month is considered very fruitful. According to astrological calculations, in the year 2026, the Sun’s transit into Aquarius is taking place on Friday, 13 February. This time there is a rare coincidence of Vijaya Ekadashi with Kumbh Sankranti, due to which the importance of this day has increased manifold.
Kumbh Sankranti 2026, auspicious time
According to the Panchang, Sun God will enter Aquarius on the morning of 13th February. But in the scriptures, bathing and donating during the virtuous period and the great virtuous period is considered the best.
- Sankranti moment: Will be at 04:14 in the morning.
- Punya Kaal: Will be from 07:01 am to 12:35 pm.
- Maha Punya Kaal (most auspicious): Will be from 07:01 am to 08:53 am.
- Brahma Muhurta Special: Taking bath between 05:18 to 06:10 in the morning is very auspicious for health.
Rare coincidence of Vijaya Ekadashi
This year, Vijaya Ekadashi will also be celebrated on the same day as Kumbh Sankranti. According to religious beliefs, it is very auspicious for Ekadashi and Sankranti to fall on the same day. By worshiping both Lord Vishnu and Sun God on this day, obstacles in life are removed and victory is achieved in work.
How to worship Sun God?
Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Put water, red sandalwood, Akshat and red flowers in a copper pot and offer it to the Sun God. While offering Arghya, chant the mantra Om Suryay Namah. Maybe Aditya should recite Hridaya Stotra.
Importance of bathing and charity
There is a tradition of bathing in holy rivers on the day of Kumbh Sankranti. If you cannot go to the river bank, then take bath at home by mixing some Ganga water in the bath water. By donating on this day one attains eternal virtue. You can donate these things. Donating sesame seeds is best for the blessings of Sun and Shani Dev. It is auspicious to provide food and warm clothes to the needy. On this day one gets special results of cow service or cow sacrifice.
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