Karka Sankranti 2026
16 Jul, 2026
Thursday
Karka Sankranti 2026 on
(16-07-2026)
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How Karka Sankranti Formed?
Karka Sankranti also called “Dakshinayana Sankranti” or “Monsoon Sankranti”, or “Shravan Sankranti” The entry of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is called Sankranti. In simple terms, the entry of the Sun from Gemini Sign to Cancer Sign is called Karka Sankranti.
Significance of Karka Sankranti
Whichever Sankranti is it, but it is considered to be the best for charity. It is believed that charity gives the most fruit in this Sankranti period. Now let's talk about Karka Sankranti. It is also called Sawan or Shravan Sankranti. It is clearly, clear that this month is for worship of Lord Shiva. In this, the entry of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is called Shravan Sankranti. According to the Hindu calendar, it is considered to be the end of the six months Uttarayana period. Also, Dakshinayan starts from this day, which ends in Makar Sankranti.
Importance of Karka Sankranti
Sankranti is also related to agriculture, nature, and seasonal changes. Lord Sun is known as the factor of nature. That is why he is worshipped on the day of Sankranti. In the scriptures, Sun is considered to be the soul of physical and non-physical elements. Some important changes in seasons and climate happen according to their condition.
After worshiping on the day of Sankranti, jaggery and sesame, Tilkut as Naivedya or prasad is distributed. As we all know, Sankranti is an auspicious day. Worshiping Sun God on Kark Sankranti is also considered extremely beneficial.
Benefits of Sankranti
It is believed that no new work should be started on Kark Sankranti. On Karka Sankranti, clothes and food should be donated to the poor. Donating oil on this day is considered auspicious for the peace of the soul of ancestors. Apart from this, there is special significance of donating orange clothes to little girl or green fruits to children on Kark Sankranti is beneficial.
What to do in Karka Sankranti?
- Wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes, wearing red or yellow colour clothes is very good.
- Offer water to the Lord Sun facing the East Direction.
- Put red flowers, rice and Kumkum, turmeric etc. in water in a copper pot.
- Chant the mantras of the Sun God, such as 'Om Suryaya Namah' or 'Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah' or 'Om Adityaye Namah'.
- Light up a ghee lamp and show incense(dhoop) to the Sun.
- Offer jaggery, Tilkut, fruits or other home-made sweets to the Sun God.
- Perform Aarti at the end.
- Apologize for any mistake made during the puja.
- Donate grains, clothes, or money as per your capacity.
- Feeding green fodder to cows is also considered auspicious on this day.
- Eat pure and Satvik food on this day. Avoid tamasic things.
When Will Karka Sankranti be held in 2026?
Karka Sankranti falls on the date of 16 July 2026, Thursday.
Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)
Sankranti means Sankraman or transit. The entry or transition of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another. This astronomical event occurs 12 times a year, marking the beginning of the solar months.
On Sankranti, wake up early and offer water to the Sun God before worshipping him. It is also considered auspicious to visit Lord Shiva on this day. Donating food and clothes is also considered auspicious. Donations related to Lord Surya should be made on Sankranti. Eating meat, fish, or non-vegetarian food is considered a sin.
By worshipping Sun God and Lord Shiva on this day, planetary defects are destroyed.
Sankranti falls every month, and some of the most prominent ones are Makar Sankranti, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, and Dhanu Sankranti. These festivals bring significant health and spiritual benefits, promoting health through seasonal foods and boosting immunity.
On the day of Sankranti, it is very auspicious to donate foods and food grains, and clothes to the poor.
It is very auspicious, if someone donate foods, food grains like rice, wheat, jaggery, sesame, pulses then malefic planets’ negative effects will be diminished.