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
- 1Step 1
A bath, and an offering of water to the Sun.
- 2Step 2
Charity of food, clothes or sesame.
- 3Step 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 JapaSacred Mantra