Sun will enter Taurus sign during Jyeshtha Sankranti. Jyeshtha Sankranti will begin on 15th May 2024, The devotees who perform religious ceremonies like holy bath, donation, homas etc on this day are blessed with good results. Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Sakranti etc are important festivals of this month.
The devotees who observe fast on Jyeshtha Sakranti should also donate things related to summers such as earthen pot, rice, wheat, food, milk, sugar, clothes, fruits, fan etc. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. The devotee should chant “ Om Namoh Bhagwate Vasudevaya” and recite Lord Vishnu’s name strot to get his blessings.
Rituals to perform Jyeshtha Sankranti puja
According to the astrologers, the person who takes early morning bath on Sakranti and make donations is blessed with physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Establish the idol of Lord Sun and worship him with Lotus flower. The devotee is blessed with prosperous results by observing fast and doing puja with proper rituals on Jyeshtha Sakranti. Offer fruits, rice, sandalwood, water etc to Deity while performing puja. Invite a Brahmin at home and serve him food along with dakshina. Jyeshtha Sakranti is one of the most auspicious occasions in Hindu culture.
Significance of Jyestha Sankranti
Jyeshtha is the third month of the year according to the Hindu calender. Jyeshtha Sakramti is celebrated in this month. It is a month when Summers. Water is worshipped in this month since it is the most important source of life in summers. Many saints of ancient times have talked about the importance of Water in their scriptures.
Holy river Ganga is also known as Jyeshtha since it is the largest of all rivers and carries magical qualities. It is considered auspicious to take bath in the holy river on Jyeshtha Sakranti. Those who are cannot visit the pilgrimage, can add little Ganga water in their bathing water to get its benefits.