Simha Sankranti
AssameseAlso known as: Simha Rashi Sankranti, Leo Sankranti
Simha Sankranti
About Simha Sankranti
Simha Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Simha (Leo), occurring in mid-August. 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 spiritual practices and charitable activities.
In Assam, Simha Sankranti coincides with the Shravan month celebrations and the beginning of harvest season preparations. Farmers start harvesting early crops.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Simha Sankranti and perform ritual bathing and sun worship.
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.
- Prepare traditional sweets and distribute them.
- Begin preparations for the harvest season.
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 traditional sweets among family and neighbours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It marks the Sun's entry into Leo and coincides with the Shravan month celebrations and harvest preparations in Assam.
It marks the beginning of early harvest preparations, when farmers start harvesting early crops.
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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