Vrishchik Sankranti 2021, Date, Time, Rituals, Significance, Puja Vidhi And More

Vrishchik Sankranti 2021- The festival celebrated to respect the Sun-god for the communal well-being Vrishchik Sankranti 2021 is a day when the Sun God is worshipped for the betterment of society. Read the article below to learn more about Vrishchik Sankranti 2021.

by V Sruthi

Updated Nov 16, 2021

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Vrishchik Sankranti 2021, Date, Time, Rituals, Significance, Puja Vidhi And More
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Vrischik Sankranti 2021

Vrischik Sankranti, also known as "Vruschika Sankramanam," is a sacred day that symbolises the Sun's transition from the Tula to the Vruschika Rashi. This transition corresponds to the Sun moving from the Libra Zodiac Sign to the Scorpio Zodiac Sign in the Gregorian calendar. The Rashi system of Indian astrology places the Vruschika Rashi at the eighth position. This planetary shift of the Sun God on Vrischik Sankranti helps it to replenish vigour and occurs at a specified time of the year. The festival of Vrischik Sankranti marks the start of the Tamil calendar's 'Karthigai Masam' and the Malayam calendar's 'Vrischik Masam.' For Hindus, this day is extremely significant, and the Vrischik Sankranti rites are commemorated with tremendous dedication and excitement.

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Vrischik Sankranti 2021 Date and Time

Vrischik Sankranti 2021 Date is on 16th November 2021

Day Date And Time

Vrischik Sankranti Tuesday

November 16, 2021

Vrishchika Sankranti Punya Kaal

07:35 to 13:18

Duration 

05 hours 43 minutes

Vrishchika Sankranti Maha Punya Kaal 

11:31 to 13:18

Duration 

01 Hour 47 Minutes

Vrischik Sankranti moment

13:18

Vrischik Sankranti 2021 Significance

The Hindu calendar considers the Sankranti season to be particularly auspicious for charity, penance and performing Shradh for ancestors. Bathing in holy rivers is seen to be particularly auspicious. On the 16th and 17th of November, the Sun will transit from Libra to Scorpio. The Sun's position in Libra is not favourable, and the Sun is feeble; however, it will now go to Scorpio, which is a better house for the Sun, and where it will acquire energy.

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For nearly a month, the Sun will be in Scorpio. Its state will have an impact on individuals, as well as the country and the rest of the globe. The Hindu community here celebrates the rites of Vrischik Sankranti with extreme devotion. Vrischik Sankranti marks the beginning of 'Karthigai Masam' in the Tamil calendar and 'Vrischik Masam' in the Malayalam calendar.

Vrischik Sankranti 2021 Rituals

Vrischik Sankranti is a day dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. Hindu worshipers seek Surya Bhagwan's heavenly blessings by praying to Him. Sankraman Snan, Vishnu Puja, and Daan are also auspicious on Vrischik Sankranti. The 'daan' ritual should be conducted at a certain time on this day to reap the most benefits. 'Shradh' and 'Pitru Tarpan' are essential ceremonies on the festival of Vrischik Sankranti.

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 On Vrischik Sankranti, the auspicious hour begins sixteen ghatis (one day = 60 ghatis) before the Sankranti moment. Between the commencement of the auspicious period and the real Sankranti moment is the finest time to undertake Punya or Daan activities. Giving a cow to a Brahmin on Vrischik Sankranti is thought to bestow enormous merits on the observer. Hindu religious teachings and books such as the 'Vishnu Sahasranama' and 'Aditya Hrudayam' are said to be very beneficial. In the worship of the Sun God, devotees also chant or recite stotras or Vedic mantras.

Vrischik Sankranti 2021 Puja Vidhi

  • On the day of Vrischik Sankranti, people should get up early before dawn to worship the Sun God.

  • When offering water to the Sun, red sandalwood must be added and the water must be served in a copper pot. In addition, make Arghya with Roli, vermilion, and turmeric in water and offer it to Suryadev.

  • To make a red lamp, mix red sandalwood with ghee before lighting it.

  • Guggal incense, saffron, Roli, and vermilion are some other items to present to Suryadev.

  • Suryadev should be given crimson flowers.


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Vrishchik Sankranti 2021 - FAQ

1. Which God is worshopped during Vrishchick Sankaranthi?

The Suryadev, the lord of sun is wordhippd.

2. What Sankranti means?

Sankranti means transmigration of the Sun from one Rāshi (constellation of the zodiac in Indian astronomy) to the next. Hence, there are 12 Sankrantis in a year.

3. Why Sankranti is celebrated and its significance?

The festival of Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the harvest season when new crops are worshipped and shared with delight. The harvest festival heralds a change in season, as from this day, the Sun begins its movement from Dakshinayana (South) to Uttarayana (North) hemisphere.

4. How do we celebrate Sankranti?

Sankarathi is celebrated by flying kites

5. Why we wear black on Sankranti?

Since the sun enters the north direction, it is believed that this the black color absorbs the heat inside it, thereby increasing the body heat. People can also protect themselves from the cold and celebrate the festival properly.

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