Kumbha Sankranti
AssameseAlso known as: Kumbha Rashi Sankranti, Aquarius Sankranti
Kumbha Sankranti
About Kumbha Sankranti
Kumbha Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Kumbha (Aquarius), occurring in mid-February. In Assamese tradition, this Sankranti is observed with ritual bathing, prayers, and traditional delicacies.
Devotees take early morning holy baths in rivers and offer prayers to the rising sun. The day is considered auspicious for charitable activities and spiritual practices.
In Assam, Kumbha Sankranti also coincides with the preparation for Ali-Aye-Ligang and other spring festivals. Farmers begin preparing their fields for the upcoming agricultural season.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Kumbha Sankranti and perform ritual bathing and sun worship.
Om Suryaya Namah, I offer my prayers to the Sun God for health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
- Wake up before sunrise and take a ritual bath in a river.
- Offer water and flowers to the rising sun.
- Prepare traditional sesame and jaggery sweets.
- Make charitable donations to the needy.
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 Aquarius and is observed with ritual bathing, prayers, and charitable activities.
It marks the beginning of spring preparations, when farmers start getting their fields ready for the upcoming sowing season.
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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