Vrishabha Sankranti 2023 Date, Muhurat, Remedies And Significance

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In Hinduism, Sanskriti is considered very auspicious. The Sun's transit from one zodiac to the other is known as Sankranti. Currently, the Sun is in Aries and on 15 May 2023, it will transit in Taurus. From this day, Sun will also stay in Rohini Nakshatra for 9 days.

In a year, a total of 12 sankrantis are observed. There is a belief that on this day if charity is done and prayers are offered to the ancestors, then all doshas are removed and one gets god's blessings. In the Hindu Solar Calendar, Vrishabha Sankranti marks the beginning of the second month.

In Southern India, this day is also known as Sankramanam. There is only a certain time duration pre and post Sankranti moment that is considered auspicious for activities related to sankranti. During Vrishabha Sankranti, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva's Rishabh Rudra form are also worshipped along with the Sun God. Let us know more about Vrishabh Sankranti 2023 date, time, worship method, remedies, and significance.

Vrishabha Sankranti 2023: Date And Time

Vrishabha Sankranti will be observed on Monday, 15 May 2023. Vrishabha Sankranti Punya Kala begins at 05:30 am and continues till 11:58 am. The duration is 06 hours 27 mins. Vrishabha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala begins at 09:42 am and continues till 11:58 am. The duration is 02 hours 16 mins. Vrishabha Sankranti Moment is at 11:58 am.

Vrishabha Sankranti 2023: Worship Method
One needs to clean the house thoroughly on this day and wear clean clothes after taking bath etc. Also, one should bathe in any holy river on the day of Sankranti. After that, they need to make sure to offer Arghya to the Sun God on the day of Vrishabha Sankranti.

One needs to chant mantras while offering water to the Sun. After Pitra Tarpan, worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva as well. Them one needs to light a lamp of ghee in front of God and take a vow of fasting. One can consume fruits while fasting and have a nap in the evening. They can donate to Brahmins and the poor on this day as it will bring happiness and prosperity in their life. Along with donations, you can also get them food. Also, they need to donate water and clothes on this day.

Vrishabha Sankranti 2023: Remedies
1. A person fasting on the day of Vrishabha Sankranti should sleep on the ground only.
2. Celibacy should be observed on this day.
3. Donating food, clothes and water to the poor on this day is very beneficial.
4. Since the heat is very strong at this time, get a water table installed outside your house or at other places. By doing this God is pleased and your home will be full of wealth and grains.
5. By performing Pitra Tarpan and Shraddha Karma on Sankranti, the souls of the ancestors get peace and their blessings are also received.
6. Chanting 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya' mantra is also very beneficial.

Vrishabha Sankranti 2023: Significance
On the day of Vrishabha Sankranti, the Sun God enters Taurus and also comes to Rohini Nakshatra for 9 days. In such a situation, there is a lot of heat during this time. These 9 days are also called Navtapa because of the circumambulation of the Sun God. According to experts, if the Sun is in a strong position in a person's horoscope, then he lives a life like a king. Such people get honour, respect, fame etc. On the other hand, a weak Sun fills life with hardships. Worshipping the Sun God on Sankranti also removes planetary defects in the horoscope.