According to the Hindu calendar, when the Sun God enters each zodiac sign, it is called Sankranti. There are 12 Sankrantis in a year, out of which Libra Sankranti is considered special. On this day, the Sun God leaves the Virgo zodiac and enters the Libra zodiac. It is considered extremely auspicious for charity, virtue and religious works.
Importance of Libra Sankranti
- By bathing and donating on Libra Sankranti, sins are destroyed.
- This day is considered auspicious for Surya Upasana and Pitra Tarpan.
- Tula Sankranti is celebrated with special enthusiasm in South India.
- It is believed that by doing charity on this day, one gets age, health and prosperity.
Tula Sankranti Puja Vidhi
- By bathing in the morning, offer Arghya to the Sun God.
- Put water, red flowers and Akshat in a copper vessel and offer it to the Sun.
- Worship Tulsi and light a lamp.
- Donate food, clothes and dakshina to the poor and Brahmins.
- Chant the Surya Mantra “Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah”.
Importance of donation on Tula Sankranti
- Donating on the day of Tula Sankranti gives special results.
- There is never a shortage of food by donating food.
- Donating clothes brings happiness and prosperity in life.
- Cow donation and food donation are considered to be very good.
- Especially donating sesame, jaggery and copper on this day is considered auspicious.
Tula Sankranti is not only important from the astrological point of view but it is also a festival associated with religion and spirituality. Taking bath, worshipping the sun and donating on this day brings virtue and happiness and peace remains in life.
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
