Kanya Sankranti, also called Sankramanam, is an important Hindu festival that marks the entry of the sun into the Virgo zodiac sign (Kanya Rashi). In 2025, it will be celebrated on 17th september (Wednesday). This day not only honors the Sun God but also pays tribute to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect, making it both a spiritual and cultural event.
1. What Is Kanya Sankranti?
Kanya sankranti marks the beginning of the sixth month in the Hindu solar calendar. It is an auspicious time for rituals dedicated to the sun God, believed to strengthen vitality, success, and prosperity. In many traditions, this transition also signifies the approach of seasonal changes.
2. Worship of the sun God
On this day, devotees perform Surya Arghya—offering water to the rising sun while chanting mantras. The sun is worshipped as the eternal source of energy, light, and life. Special prayers are made for good health, inner strength, and removal of obstacles.
3. Honoring Lord Vishwakarma
Kanya sankranti is also linked with the worship of Lord Vishwakarma, regarded as the divine engineer and craftsman of the universe. workers, artisans, and industrial establishments perform pujas to seek his blessings for success, safety, and creativity in their work. Tools, machinery, and workplaces are cleaned and decorated for the occasion.
4. Rituals and Traditions
· Holy Bath: Devotees take a dip in sacred rivers or at home to purify the body and soul.
· Charity: Donating food, clothes, and money to the poor is considered highly auspicious.
· Fasting: Many observe partial fasts with fruits and satvik meals.
· Pujas: Both sun God and Vishwakarma are worshipped with flowers, incense, and offerings.
5. Regional Celebrations
In several parts of India, Kanya sankranti is marked by community feasts, fairs, and temple rituals. For workers and craftsmen, it becomes a festive day of gratitude and renewed commitment toward their professions.
6. Spiritual Importance in 2025
This year’s Kanya sankranti falls during Pitru Paksha, making it even more spiritually significant. Alongside worship, many devotees also perform tarpan and shraddha rituals to honor ancestors, blending solar worship with ancestral homage.
✅ Final Thought: Kanya sankranti 2025 is more than just a solar transition—it’s a day of gratitude, renewal, and devotion. By honoring the Sun God, Lord Vishwakarma, and ancestors, devotees invite blessings of energy, prosperity, and peace into their lives.
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