The day of Sankranti holds special significance in Hindu religion. On this day, Sun God changes his zodiac sign, and this change is considered very auspicious from religious point of view. On the day of January Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, the Sun moves from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan. On this occasion, bathing in the Ganga, donating, and worshiping the Sun brings special virtue. Let us know the date of Sankranti in January 2025, auspicious time, method of worship and its importance.
January Sankranti Date 2025
- Date: 14 January 2025
- Sun’s zodiac change:
- Sun God will leave Sagittarius and enter Capricorn at 3:27 pm.
Auspicious time of January Sankranti 2025 (January Sankranti 2025 Shubh Muhurat)
- Maha Punya Kaal:
- From 09:03 am to 10:48 am
- Auspicious time for bathing in Prayagraj:
- From 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Taking bath, donating and worshiping the Sun during this time is considered very auspicious.
January Sankranti Puja Vidhi
- Take bath in Brahma Muhurta:
- Before sunrise, take bath in the holy river or at home by mixing Ganga water.
- Offer water to the sun:
- Put water and white sesame seeds in a copper pot and offer water to the Sun God.
- Chant Surya Mantras:
- While offering water, chant the mantra “Om Suryay Namah”.
- Consume sesame seeds and khichdi:
- Eating sesame laddus, sesame seeds and khichdi is considered auspicious on this day.
- Do charity:
- Donate sesame seeds, jaggery, khichdi, woolen clothes and other essential items to the needy.
Importance of January Sankranti (January Sankranti Mahatav)
- Sun’s Uttarayan:
- On this day, Sun God turns from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan. Uttarayan is considered a symbol of positivity, auspiciousness and prosperity.
- Importance of bathing in Ganga:
- Taking bath in the Ganga on this day destroys sins and brings good results.
- Importance of donation:
- Donation made on Makar Sankranti brings special virtue. Donation of sesame, jaggery and grains is considered very auspicious.
- Harvest Festival:
- The festival of Makar Sankranti is also celebrated as the festival of harvest. On this day, there is a tradition of kite flying and making special dishes at many places.
- Surya Puja:
- Worship of Sun God brings health, energy and prosperity.
Sankranti religious rituals
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Sun God.
- Recite Rudrabhishek or Gayatri Mantra.
- Feed fodder and jaggery to the cow.
- Do worship and charity together with your family.
May this auspicious occasion of Sankranti of January 2025 bring happiness, prosperity and peace in your life. Good deeds done on this day will provide you spiritual progress.
