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Mesha Sankranti
April 14, 2023 @ 10:24 am - 6:30 pm IST
Mesha Sankranti is a day that is revealed due to various movements of the Sun. This is considered the most important and is celebrated on different days in different world regions. There is no valid date for Mesha Sankranti on which it occurred in the different regions of the Indian world. According to the beliefs of different people about the day, various solar system movements are experienced at various times, in addition to this. There is an entry of the Sun in the different regions of india on this day. As Sun is the God of Indian people, they celebrate Mesha Sankranti in honor of the Sun God. During this day, the Sun also enters the Aries. Mesha Sankranti has also considered the first brick of all festivals celebrated in different religions, especially Hinduism and Sikhism.
Mesha Sankranti 2023
In 2023, it will be celebrated on Friday. There will be 14th April when the celebrations of Mesha Sankranti will start. There rea Tithi activities that are performed on this day. The time for the Tithi activities is also fixed. The Tithi activities consist of two segments. The first Tithi activity segment is Punya Kala, which starts at 10:55 am ad ends at 06:46 pm. The second segment of the Tithi activity is Maha Punya Kala, which starts at 01:04 pm and finishes at 05:20 pm.
Remembered Gods on Mesha Sankranti
The Gods that are remembered on Mesha Sankranti are mentioned below.
Shiva
The prayers are offered to Shiva on this day. In addition, the Idols are changed in Temple as the new idols are placed in them, and old ones are removed and sent to the old room where the old idols are placed. In addition, the garlands are also prepared for Shiva, which is present on its idol neck on Mesha Sankranti.
Vishnu
The Vishnu is also revered on this day. The food that Vishnu likes is cooked by its followers. Dresses for the Vishnu idols are also prepared. The colors of the prepared dresses are yellow and white. After stitching them, they are washed with special oil. And wore to new idols of Vishnu.
Hanuman
The Pana drinks are prepared for Hanuman as it is a favorite drink of Hanuman. For making Pana Drink, items are bought from Bazar a day before the festival starts. On festival day, the drink is baked on fire by adding Pana items in simple water and then got cold to offer it to Hanuman Idol prevention.
Maa Kali
Maa kali is considered a devoted Goddess in Hinduism that is remembered on Mesha Sankranti. Puja activities are also offered to Kali as she blesses its Puja followers. In respect of Maa Kali, the people don’t use drinks, especially Alcohol drinks, and offer Kali fasts. Dresses for Kali idols are also prepared to wear on Mesha Sankranti day.