Mithuna Sankranti
AssameseAlso known as: Mithuna Rashi Sankranti, Gemini Sankranti
Mithuna Sankranti
About Mithuna Sankranti
Mithuna Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Mithuna (Gemini), occurring in mid-June. 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 marks the beginning of the monsoon season in Assam, and farmers pray for adequate rainfall for their crops.
In Assam, Mithuna Sankranti is associated with the worship of water bodies and the preparation of fields for the kharif crop season. Communities organize cultural programmes and feasts.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Mithuna Sankranti and perform ritual bathing and prayers for the monsoon season.
Om Suryaya Namah, I offer my prayers to the Sun God for protection and blessings during the monsoon season.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath in a river.
- Offer prayers to the Sun God for adequate rainfall.
- Prepare traditional sweets and distribute them.
- Begin preparations for the kharif crop season.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Take a ritual bath before sunrise.
- Offer water and flowers to the Sun God.
- Light earthen lamps and perform surya puja.
- Distribute traditional sweets among family and neighbours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It marks the Sun's entry into Gemini and the beginning of the monsoon season, crucial for the kharif crop cycle.
It signals the start of the monsoon, when farmers prepare their fields for the kharif crop 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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