Vrishchika Sankranti
AssameseAlso known as: Vrishchika Rashi Sankranti, Scorpio Sankranti
Vrishchika Sankranti
About Vrishchika Sankranti
Vrishchika Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Vrishchika (Scorpio), occurring in mid-November. 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 among family and neighbours.
In Assam, Vrishchika Sankranti coincides with the post-harvest period and the beginning of the festive season. Communities organize feasts and cultural programmes, celebrating the agricultural abundance of the year.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Vrishchika 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 sweets and distribute them.
- 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 Scorpio and coincides with post-harvest celebrations and the festive season in Assam.
Devotees observe ritual bathing, sun worship, prepare traditional sweets, and make charitable donations on this day.
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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