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Surya Transit 2026: Today the holy festival of Aries Sankranti is being celebrated. On this day, Sun God leaves Pisces and enters Aries, which is considered very auspicious and fruitful in astrology. Along with Aries Sankranti, this day is also celebrated as the arrival of Solar New Year. The special thing is that this transit of Sun in Aries is in a high position, due to which its effect becomes even more positive. According to the scriptures, bathing in holy rivers and doing charity on Aries Sankranti leads to eternal results. Let us know in which auspicious time today, taking bath and donating is considered fruitful.
Auspicious time of Aries Sankranti 2026
- Solstice moment: 09:39 am
- Punya Kaal: 05:57 am to 01:55 pm.
- Maha Punya Kaal: Will be from 07:30 am to 11:47 am.
According to religious belief, bathing, donating and chanting during the Maha Punya period gives special results, hence special care should be taken during this time.
Religious importance of Aries Sankranti
The day of Aries Sankranti is considered very important for Sun worship. Solar New Year begins from this day itself. In many states it is celebrated with different names, like Baisakhi, Puthandu and Vishu. It is believed that bathing in the holy river and donating on this day destroys sins and brings happiness and prosperity in life. Suryadev is considered a symbol of energy, confidence and success, hence worshiping him on this day brings positive changes in a person’s life.
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Aries Sankranti puja method
First of all take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, put water, red flowers and Akshat in a copper pot and offer it to the Sun God. While offering Arghya, chant the mantra Om Suryay Namah. After this, worship Lord Surya by lighting a lamp in the temple of the house and offer jaggery, wheat and red flowers to him. At last pray for your wish. By donating one gets the blessings of Sun God and the position of Sun in the horoscope gets strengthened.
How to please Sun God?
Bathing in Brahma Muhurta: Before sunrise, take bath in a holy river or at home by mixing Ganga water in water.
Offer Arghya: 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.
Sattu offering: There is an old tradition of eating Sattu and donating Sattu on Aries Sankranti, hence offer Sattu and seasonal fruits to God.
Charity work: Donating jaggery, sattu, copper utensils, red clothes and a pitcher filled with water on this day is considered very auspicious.
Also read: Sun will enter Aries on April 14, know how it will affect the 12 zodiac signs
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.
