Vrishabha Sankranti
AssameseAlso known as: Vrishabha Rashi Sankranti, Taurus Sankranti
Vrishabha Sankranti
About Vrishabha Sankranti
Vrishabha Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Vrishabha (Taurus), occurring in mid-May. 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 charitable activities and spiritual practices. Traditional Assamese sweets are prepared and distributed.
In Assam, Vrishabha Sankranti coincides with the pre-monsoon period and the preparation of fields for the kharif crop season. Farmers begin transplanting rice seedlings and pray for adequate rainfall.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Vrishabha 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 kharif crop 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 Taurus and coincides with pre-monsoon preparations for the kharif crop season in Assam.
It marks the beginning of rice seedling transplantation, when farmers pray for adequate monsoon rainfall.
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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