When is Kanya Sankranti in September? Why do people bathe in the Ganges on this day, know the date and importance

Virgo Sankranti 2024: The change of Sun’s zodiac sign is considered very important. The day when the Sun, the king of planets, leaves one zodiac sign and enters another, Sankranti is celebrated on that day. The Sun is currently transiting in Leo, after which in September the Sun is going to enter the zodiac sign of Mercury, the prince of planets, Virgo.

Kanya Sankranti will be celebrated on this day. By bathing and donating and worshipping Sun God on Kanya Sankranti, lost respect and wealth is regained. One attains good health and success. When is Kanya Sankranti in 2024, know the date, bathing and donating muhurat here.

Kanya Sankranti 2024 Date

Kanya Sankranti will be celebrated on 16 September 2024. Vishwakarma puja is also celebrated on this day. Bathing in the river on Kanya Sankranti and offering water to ancestors brings prosperity in life. Tribute is paid to ancestors.

Virgo Sankranti 2024 auspicious time (Kanya Sankranti 2024 auspicious time)

Virgo Sankranti auspicious time – 12:16 PM – 06:25 PM

Virgo Sankranti is a very auspicious time – 04:22 PM – 06:25 PM

Importance of bathing in Ganga on Kanya Sankranti (Kanya Sankranti Significance)

On the day of Kanya Sankranti, along with worshipping Lord Surya, bathing in the Ganges also has special importance. It is said that bathing in the holy river on Sankranti brings health. A person attains salvation after death. The Sun, the king of planets, is considered to be the planet responsible for respect, prestige, administrative service, government job etc. By worshipping the Sun God on this day, a person benefits in this field.

Method of worship on Kanya Sankranti (Kanya Sankranti Puja Vidhi)

On Sankranti, wake up early in the morning and after taking a bath, offer water to the Sun from a copper pot. To offer water to the Sun, put red flowers and rice in the pot along with water. After this, offer water while chanting the mantra ‘Om Suryay Namah’. To get the blessings of the Sun God, one should donate jaggery and copper utensils.

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