Cancer Sankranti is the day when Sun God leaves Gemini and enters Cancer. From this day, Uttarayan ends and Dakshinayan begins. It is considered very important from a religious point of view.
Importance of Cancer Sankranti
- After Cancer Sankranti, days start getting shorter and nights longer.
- This time is considered auspicious for Pitra Tarpan and Shradh work.
- On this day, special worship of Sun God brings happiness, peace and health benefits in the family.
- This Sankranti is considered a special festival of charity.
Cancer Sankranti Puja Vidhi
- Take a bath in the morning and offer Arghya to Sun God.
- Chant the mantra "Om Ghrini Suryay Namah".
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
- Donate food, sesame, clothes and grains to the needy.
- It is considered extremely auspicious to offer tarpan to ancestors.
Auspicious results of Kark Sankranti
- One gets spiritual advancement and peace in life.
- Happiness, prosperity and health come in the family.
- By giving donation, sins are destroyed and virtue is attained.
- By the grace of ancestors, there is happiness and well-being in the family.
Upcoming Sankranti dates
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15 May 2026, Friday Vrishabha Sankranti
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15 June 2026, Monday Mithuna Sankranti
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16 July 2026, Thursday Karka Sankranti
