Meena Sankranti
Meena Sankranti marks the beginning of the
twelvth month in Hindu Solar Calendar. In South India it is called as Sankramanam.
Sun’s transition from Meena to Mesha marks the beginning of Meena Sankranti.It
is said that the sixteen ghatis that follow the Sankranti are considered shubh
ghatis. There are many types of holy chanting and pujas done in families to
free oneself from sins of the past. Bathing in the Holy waters of Ganga,
Yamuna, and Saraswati are considered auspicious.
On this day Surya devta (Sun God) is worshipped
in many temples across India, like the Konark sun temple in Orissa. They offer
puja and prayer to the God and hope for peace in the society. The purpose of
Sankranti puja is to remove all sins and to start a new month on a positive
note without carrying any burden.
Rituals of the Day
- On all twelve Sankranti including meena
Sankranti devotees should take holy bath as per the muhurat.
- While taking bath one should offer
namaskar to the sun God and pray to him for your well- being. This should
be preferably done at the time of sunrise.
- This day is celebrated in different ways
to get blessings happiness and prosperous life for one’s family.
- Temples and mandirs at home are decorated
with flowers and incense stick, lamp, and sweets are offered to the God.
- Brahmins and needy people are given daan
that includes ann daan ( cereals donation), dhana daan ( money donation)
and vastra daan (clothes donation). It is especially beneficial for the devotee
to donate land on this particular day.
Meena Sankranti is observed on 14th March, 2016 Monday.
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