Kanya Sankranti
AssameseAlso known as: Kanya Rashi Sankranti, Virgo Sankranti
Kanya Sankranti
About Kanya Sankranti
Kanya Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Kanya (Virgo), occurring in mid-September. In Assamese tradition, this Sankranti is observed with ritual bathing, sun worship, and traditional delicacies.
Devotees take early morning holy baths in rivers and offer prayers to the rising sun. The day is considered auspicious for starting new ventures and making charitable donations.
In agricultural communities of Assam, Kanya Sankranti marks the beginning of the autumn harvest season. Farmers pray for a bountiful harvest and offer the first grains to the deity.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Kanya Sankranti and focus on sun worship and charitable activities.
Om Suryaya Namah, I offer my prayers to the Sun God for health, prosperity, and a bountiful harvest.
- Wake up before sunrise and take a ritual bath in a river.
- Offer water and flowers to the rising sun.
- Make charitable donations to the needy.
- Prepare and distribute traditional sweets.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Wake before sunrise and take a ritual bath.
- Offer water to the rising sun with the copper vessel.
- Light earthen lamps and perform surya puja.
- Distribute sweets and charitable donations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It marks the Sun's entry into Virgo and heralds the beginning of the autumn harvest season in Assam.
Devotees observe ritual bathing, sun worship, prepare traditional sweets, and make charitable donations.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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