Mesh Sankranti 2026: According to astrology, when the king of planets, Sun, enters from one zodiac sign to another, the festival of Sankranti is celebrated. Right now Sun God is in Pisces, but soon this month he will enter his high zodiac sign Aries, then the festival of Aries Sankranti will be celebrated. Sun worship and bathing and donation have special significance on the day of Aries Sankranti. On this day, a large number of devotees take bath in the Ganga and do charity.
There is a religious belief that by worshiping Sun God on the day of Aries Sankranti, one gets the blessings of good health and wealth. In such a situation, let us know when Aries Sankranti is going to be celebrated. What will be the time of virtue and great virtue on this day? Also know the auspicious time for bathing and donating on this day and the method of worship.
When is Aries Sankranti? (When is Mesh Sankranti 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, on April 14 this year, Sun God will enter Aries. Therefore, this year Mesha Sankranti will be celebrated on 14th April.
Aries Sankranti Punya and Mahapunya Kaal (Mesh Sankranti 2026 Punya And Maha Punya Kaal)
This time on Aries Sankranti, the auspicious time will start at 06.29 am. This will last till 01:50 pm. Apart from this, the day of Maha Punyakal will start at 07.33 am. This will last till 11:45 pm.
Aries Sankranti Bath-Donation Auspicious time (Mesh Sankranti 2026 Snan-Daan Subh Muhurat)
On the day of Sankranti, the time of Punyakaal and Mahapunyakaal is considered the most auspicious time for bathing and donating. On the day of Aries Sankranti, take bath and donate only during the Punya Kaal and Maha Punya Kaal. One gets special benefits from this.
Mesh Sankranti Puja Vidhi
Take a bath in Ganga on the day of Aries Sankranti. If this is not possible then take bath by mixing Ganga water in water at home. After this, wear clean clothes and offer Arghya to the rising sun by putting water, red flowers, Akshat and red sandalwood in the pot. During this, chant “Om Suryay Namah”. Then read Aditya Hriday Stotra sitting at the worship place of home or in the temple. It is believed that doing this brings auspicious results.
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