Gemini Sankranti 2024: In astrology, the Sun is called the “King of the Solar System” because it gives energy to the planets as well as provides life to the whole world. When the Sun changes its zodiac sign, that day is celebrated as Sankranti. Surya Puja on Sankranti brings wealth, prosperity, happiness and respect in life. Let us know how to please the Sun God on Mithun Sankranti this year.
Mithun Sankranti 2024 Date
Mithun Sankranti is on 15th June 2024. Lord Surya enters all the zodiac signs one by one, but the transit of the Sun from Taurus to Gemini is known as “Mithun Sankranti”.
Gemini Sankranti 2024 Muhurat (Mithun Sankranti 2024 Muhurat)
- Gemini Sankranti auspicious time – 05:23 am – 12:22 pm
- Duration – 06 Hours 59 Minutes
- Gemini Sankranti Maha Punya Kaal – 05:23 am – 07:43 am
- Duration – 02 hours 20 minutes
- Moment of Gemini Sankranti – 12:38 in the morning
Mithun Sankranti significance
On the day of Mithun Sankranti, tribute is paid to the ancestors. The Sun is worshipped. It is believed that this makes life happy. On the day of Mithun Sankranti, sweets made from jaggery, coconut, flour and ghee called Poda-Pitha are prepared. Mithun Sankranti is also called “Raj Sankranti” and on this day, prayers are offered to Sun God for a good harvest.
Why is grinding stone worshipped on Mithun Sankranti?
According to the story of Mithun Sankranti, just like women menstruate, Bhudevi or Mother Earth menstruated for the first three days, which is considered a symbol of the development of the earth. On the fourth day, the grinding stone is given a bath. The grinding stone is worshipped as Bhudevi. It is worshipped with the Panchopchar method and then offered food.
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