Solar New Year
MarathiAlso known as: Hindu Solar New Year, Mesha Sankranti
Solar New Year
About Solar New Year
Solar New Year is celebrated on Mesha Sankranti, marking the beginning of the solar calendar year. It falls on April 14th or 15th.
Devotees observe fasting and offer prayers to the Sun God. The festival marks new beginnings and fresh starts.
In Maharashtra, special pukas are performed and devotees gather for communal celebrations.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Solar New Year is a day of celebration and new beginnings.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Offer prayers and arghya to the Sun God.
- Start new ventures on this auspicious day.
- Visit temples and seek blessings for the new year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Solar New Year marks the sun's entry into Aries and the beginning of a new solar cycle. It represents fresh starts and the hope for prosperity.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.