# Brischik Sankranti 2026: Date and Rituals

> This is a Sankranti, the day the Sun enters a new zodiac sign.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/brischik-sankranti

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

This is a Sankranti, the day the Sun enters a new zodiac sign.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The Sun moves into the next rashi every month, and the day is the start of the solar month in the Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and other solar calendars. The Sankranti is a day for a holy bath, for charity and for the worship of the Sun.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 A bath, and an offering of water to the Sun.
2. 2 Step 2 Charity of food, clothes or sesame.
3. 3 Step 3 Prayers at the temple.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Surya • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Surya · Mantra

ॐ सूर्याय नमः ॥

Om Suryaya Namah

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Surya.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra