Ashaadh Sankranti 2024 | Ashaadh Sankranti Date

Sun will enter Gemini sign during Aashadh Sankranti. Aashadh Sankranti will begin on 15 June 2024, The religious ceremonies like holy bath, donation, homas etc. performed in sacred time are considered to be auspicious.

Donation and charity made on Ashaadh Sakranti is considered ten times more holy and fruitful than done on normal days. Worshipping god on this day is considered to be very sacred.

Sakranti is a time to achieve good results by doing sacred deeds and bring positive changes in life. It is not only beneficial in terms of spirituality, but also brings material benefits in practical life. Sakranti is a holy time to achieve best possible elements in life.

Rituals to perform Ashaadh Sankranti puja

Charity, holy bath, donations etc on Ashaadh Sakranti has been given a significant place in Hindu scriptures. The devotees should take bath early in the morning and establish Lord Sun’s idol on a wooden platform covered with clean white sheet. Lord Ganesha and other gods should also be worshipped along with Lord Narayana. The devotees who perform Ashaadh Sakranti puja with devotion get relief from all sins and achieve happiness, peace, wisdom etc.

One should do charity and donations throughout the year, especially on occasions like Sakranti, Purnima and Grahan. People who are unable to visit pilgrimage places for holy bath, can do charity and take bath at home with faith and devotion. It is considered auspicious to worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Lakshami Narayana on Ashaadh Sakranti by adopting Brahmachari for the time being.

The devotee should recite all the names of Lord Vishnu and offer food and donate things such as umbrella, sacred thread, sweets, fruits, amla, clothes, dakshina etc. to Brahmins on Sakranti, Ekadashi, Amawasya and Purnima. The devotees who performs these rituals are blessed with a happy and content life.

Significance of Ashaadh Sankranti

Ashaadh Sakranti is one of the most auspicious festival celebrated in India in different ways.

It is celebrated with a great feeling of devotion, enthusiasm and pleasure. The auspicious mornings commences with early morning baths and Sun worship It is believed that following these rituals purifies the soul and helps attain salvation. On the other hand, the one who does it is blessed with sacred benefits. On this day, the devotees must chant Gayantri Mantra with full devotion and faith since it is dedicated to Sun. Chanting Gayatri Mantra blesses the person with intelligence and wisdom.

Sakranti commences by doing Surya Parikrama. The day in which the Sun enters into a zodiac sign is known as Sakranti. Sweets are offered to god and then distributed as prasad among all members of the family. A new grain is dedicated to Lord Sun during this time. It is considered to be an auspicious day to start new ventures since it is dedicated to all gods and goddesses.