Tula Sankranti
BengaliAlso known as: Tula Sankranti
Tula Sankranti
About Tula Sankranti
Tula Sankranti marks the sun's transit into Libra (Tula Rashi) in mid-October, coinciding with the Durga Puja period in Bengal. It is celebrated with traditional rituals and prayers.
The day is associated with the worship of Goddess Durga, as the festival falls during Navratri. Devotees observe special pujas and fasting to seek the goddess's blessings.
In Bengal, Tula Sankranti is observed during the festive period of Durga Puja, adding to the celebrations with traditional food and community gatherings.
The festival marks the transition from the monsoon to the post-monsoon season, with cooler temperatures and clear skies heralding the arrival of autumn.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast during the Durga Puja period.
- Take an early morning ritual bath.
- Offer prayers to the Sun God and Goddess Durga.
- Observe fasting or eat only sattvic food.
- Visit Durga Puja pandals for blessings.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken with Durga Puja prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Wake before sunrise and take a ritual bath.
- Offer water and flowers to the rising sun.
- Visit Durga Puja pandals and offer prayers.
- Participate in pushpanjali and receive prasad.
- Enjoy traditional Bengali sweets and food.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tula Sankranti is celebrated in mid-October when the sun transits into Libra, coinciding with the Durga Puja period in Bengal.
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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