Kharmaas March Start Date: Sankranti is considered to have special significance in Hindu religion. When the Sun enters from one zodiac sign to another, then that day is called Sankranti. In this sequence, Pisces Sankranti is being celebrated today. According to religious beliefs, the day of Pisces Sankranti is considered very auspicious for spiritual practice, charity and receiving positive energy. Therefore, worshiping with reverence and devotion on this day is considered especially fruitful.
When is Meen Sankranti 2026?
According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, the Sun has entered Pisces at 1:08 am on March 15. This change in the zodiac sign of the Sun is called Pisces Sankranti. The lord of Pisces is considered to be Devguru Jupiter. According to astrology, Kharmas starts as soon as the Sun enters Pisces, which lasts for about a month.
Why is bathing done?
According to astrology and religious beliefs, the influence of the Sun is especially active at the time of Sankranti. Therefore, by taking bath and donating on this day, one gets many times more virtuous results. It is believed that by taking bath in the holy river or at home, offering and donating water to the Sun God, the obstacles in a person’s life are removed.
Kharmas has also started
Kharmas also starts with Pisces Sankranti. During this period, it is advised to avoid doing auspicious activities like marriage, house warming, mundan and starting new works. However, worship, chanting, penance, charity and religious activities are considered very auspicious during this time.
What to do on this day?
- wake up early in the morning and take bath
- offer prayers to god sun
- Donate sesame seeds, jaggery, food or clothes
- Help poor and needy people
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Sun God
Religious importance of Meen Sankranti
From the religious point of view, Pisces Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious. It is believed that bathing in holy rivers on this day destroys sins and the person attains spiritual purification. Many people go to pilgrimage places on this day and take bath and offer Arghya to Lord Surya and worship him. Along with this, special importance of charity has also been given. Donating food, clothes, jaggery, sesame seeds and money to needy people is considered very auspicious. By doing this, positive energy is transmitted in life and the blessings of Gods and Goddesses remain intact.
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