Vrischika Sankranti
Vrischika Sankranti is also called as
‘Vruschika Sankramanam is a sacred day that marks the movement of Sun from the
Tula Rashi to the Vruschika Rashi. In the Gregorian calendar this transition
corresponds to the movement of Sun from the Libra Zodiac Sign to the Scorpio
Zodiac Sign. It is noted that in the Indian astrology Rashi system, the
Vruschika Rashi occupies the 8th position. On Vrischika Sankranti this
planetary shift of Sun God helps it to regain energy and occurs during a
specific time of the year. The festival of Vrischika Sankranti denotes the
beginning of ‘Karthigai Masam’ in the Tamil calendar and the ‘Vrischika Masam’
in the Malayam calendar. This day holds great importance for followers of Hindu
community and the rituals of Vrischika Sankranti is observed with immense
devotion and enthusiasm.
Significance
of Vrischika Sankranti:
According to the Hindu Solar
Calendar, there are 12 Sankrantis in a year and each of these Sankranti marks
the start of a new Hindu month. Of these Vrischika Sankranti is one of the most
auspicious day for Hindus, especially for those residing in the eastern regions
of India. The word ‘san’ in Hindi symbolises ‘plenty’ and the word ‘kranti’ implies
‘radical change’. Hence the festival of Sankranti is supposed to bring plenty
of good changes in our life.
Rituals
observed on Vrischika Sankranti:
The day of Vrischika Sankranti is
dedicated to worshipping Sun God. Hindu devotees pray to Surya Bhagwan to seek
His divine blessings. The day of Vrischika Sankranti is also propitious for
Sankraman Snan, Vishnu Puja and Daan. The ritual of ‘daan’ during this day
should be performed during the specific timing to gain maximum benefits. On the
occasion of Vrischika Sankranti ‘Shradh’ and ‘Pitru Tarpan’ are important
rituals of the day.
On Vrischika Sankranti, sixteen
ghatis (with 1 day = 60 Ghatis) prior to Sankranti moment marks the beginning
of the auspicious time. The best time to perform Punya or Daan activities
should be performed between the start of the auspicious time to the actual
Sankranti moment. It is believed that donating a cow to a Brahmin Vrischika
Sankranti will bring immense virtues to the observer. Reading of Hindu
religious scriptures and books like ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’ and ‘Aditya Hrudayam’
is believed to be very favourable. Devotees also chant or recite stotras or
Vedic mantras in praise of Sun God.
2016 Date : 16th November, Wednesday.
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