Mesha Sankranti

Assamese

Also known as: Mesha Rashi Sankranti, Vaisakhi Sankranti

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Mesha Sankranti

About Mesha Sankranti

Mesha Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into the zodiac sign of Mesha (Aries), occurring in mid-April. In Assam, this Sankranti coincides with Bohag Bihu and is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year.

Devotees take ritual baths in rivers and offer elaborate prayers to the rising sun. The day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar new year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Assam.

In Assam, Mesha Sankranti holds special agricultural significance as it marks the beginning of the new agricultural cycle. Farmers pray for a good sowing season, and communities organize feasts and cultural programmes.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe a fast on Mesha Sankranti and perform elaborate sun worship and ritual bathing.

Sankalpa Mantra

Om Suryaya Namah, I offer my prayers to the Sun God for a prosperous new year and bountiful harvest.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Wake up before sunrise and take a ritual bath in a river.
Offer water, flowers, and prayers to the rising sun.
Prepare traditional Bohag Bihu sweets and share them.
Visit temples and offer prayers for the new year.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Water in a copper vessel for surya arghyaRed flowers and garlandsRice, curd, and traditional sweetsEarthen lamps and incenseMango leaves for decoration

Puja Procedure: