Meena Sankranti
OdiaAlso known as: Meen Sankranti
Meena Sankranti
About Meena Sankranti
Meena Sankranti marks the sun's transit into Pisces in mid-March. In Odisha, it is celebrated as a significant festival marking the end of the Hindu calendar year.
The day is associated with spiritual renewal and the celebration of nature's awakening. Devotees perform ritual bathing and offer prayers.
In Odisha, Meena Sankranti is observed with traditional feasts, community gatherings, and the preparation of seasonal delicacies. The festival often coincides with Holi celebrations.
The festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and perform spiritual practices.
- Take an early morning ritual bath.
- Offer prayers to the Sun God.
- Participate in Holi celebrations.
- Break the fast with a festive meal.
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.
- Participate in Holi celebrations.
- Distribute prasad among neighbours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It often coincides with Holi, both celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
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.