Vrishabha Sankranti 2026

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How Vrishabha Sankranti Formed?

Similarly, when the Sun enters into the Taurus Zodiac Sign. Then the holy festival of Vrishabha Sankranti is celebrated.

This day holds great significance among Hindus. Vrisha Sankranti also called “Sankramanam Sankranti” not only symbolizes the change of season, but is also considered spiritually and culturally important.

Worshiping the Sun God on the day of Sankranti fulfils all the wishes and also, bring prosperity in the life.

Significance of Vrishabha Sankranti

Vrishabha Sankranti has great significance in Sanatan Dharma. This day is dedicated to Lord Sun. If you think from a religious point of view, Vrishabha Sankranti is considered auspicious for charity and religious works. It is believed that the donations and worship done on this day yield auspicious results and bring happiness and prosperity in life.

Vrishabha Sankranti Puja Vidhi

• Wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes, wearing red- or yellow-coloured clothes is very good.
• Offer water to the Sun God 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'. 'Om Adityaye Namah'.
• Light a ghee lamp and show incense.
• Offer jaggery, fruits or other home-made sweets to the Sun God.
• Perform Camphor Aarti at the end.
• Apologize for any mistake made during the puja.
• Donate grains, clothes, or money as per your capacity.
• Feeding green fodder, grass, spinach to cows is also considered auspicious on this day.
• Eat pure and Satvik food on this day. Avoid eating tamasic things like non-veg and alcohol.

When Will Vrishabha Sankranti be held in 2026?

Vrishabha Sankranti falls on the date of 15 May 2026, Friday.