Sun’s transit from one sign to another is called Sankranti. Sankranti is also known as Surya Rashi Parivartan. A lot of religious activities are undertaken this month.

Sun’s transit in 12 signs is Sankranti and so there are 12 Surya Sankrantis. The Sankrantis are named as per the sign, so we have Aries Sankranti, Scorpio Sankranti, Gemini Sankranti, Cancer Sankranti, Leo Sankranti, Virgo Sankranti, Libra Sankranti, Scorpio Sankranti, Sagittarius Sankranti, Capricorn Sankranti, Aquarius Sankranti and Pisces Sankranti.

Importance of Sankranti

The day on which Sankranti occurs is given a lot of importance. Sankranti is impacted by the effects of the corresponding day. If Sankranti falls on an auspicious day, then the auspiciousness of Sankranti increases. On the other hand, if the day is governed by malefic planets then there may be a lot of upheavals at a social and political level. A lot of challenges are seen in such a case.

The period of Sankranti tells us that the arrival of any new item in our life impacts our entire development. Hence, during every Sankranti one can see changes in food habits, clothes and in several other aspects of life. Among all the Sankrantis, Makar Sankranti is considered the most important because it marks the commencement of Uttarayan. Similarly, on the other hand, Kark Sankranti depicts the start of Dakshiyanayan. Specific Pujas and religious activities are carried out during both these Sankrantis. Likewise, the arrival of all other Sankrantis too suggests a change in some or the other form.

Charity, taking a bath in the Ganga or any such holy river is considered very important in this Sankranti. Sankranti is a very important period as it marks changes in nature and environment. Several rituals are carried out during Sankranti and Sun Lord is worshipped.

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