Dhanu Sankranti
OdiaAlso known as: Dhanu Sankranti
Dhanu Sankranti
About Dhanu Sankranti
Brusha Sankranti, also known as Dhanu Sankranti, marks the sun's transit into Sagittarius in mid-December. In Odisha, it is celebrated with traditional rituals.
The day is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu and the Sun God. Devotees perform ritual bathing and offer prayers.
In Odisha, Brusha Sankranti is observed with traditional feasts and community gatherings, marking the beginning of the winter solstice period.
The festival is celebrated with traditional sweets and delicacies, and families gather for communal meals and prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and perform Sun worship.
- Take an early morning ritual bath.
- Offer prayers to the Sun God and Lord Vishnu.
- Prepare traditional sweets.
- Break the fast with prasad.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the puja with traditional food.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Wake before sunrise and take a ritual bath.
- Offer water and flowers to the rising sun.
- Light incense and earthen lamps.
- Prepare traditional sweets.
- Distribute prasad among family.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It marks the sun's transit into Sagittarius in mid-December, also known as Dhanu Sankranti, celebrated in Odisha.
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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