Festivals
Date
Kanya Sankranti
Sankramana (Sun Transit)
About
Kanya Sankranti, also known as Kanya Sankramana, marks the moment the Sun enters the Kanya (Virgo) zodiac sign. It often coincides with the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma.
Significance:
This transition represents craftsmanship, diligence, and service. It is a time to honor the tools of one's trade and pray for skill and success. The day emphasizes the balance between spiritual devotion and physical labor.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Vishwakarma Puja: Worshipping Lord Vishwakarma by cleaning and decorating tools, machinery, and vehicles. 2. Pitru Worship: As it often falls near Pitru Paksha, offering shraddha and tarpan to ancestors is highly recommended. 3. Holy Dip: Taking a ritual bath in sacred rivers to wash away sins. 4. Fasting and Charity: Observing a vrata and donating food to Brahmins and the needy.