When Is Kumbh Sankranti In 2024? Know Date, Timings, Significance, Vrat Rituals And More

In Hinduism, the reverence of the Sun God holds immense significance and auspiciousness. Lord Surya is revered and worshipped on quite a few particular events, with Sankranti holding a specific significance. Occurring on various dates annually, in 2024, Kumbh Sankranti falls on February thirteenth. The auspicious timing of the day is comparatively transient, topic to annual variation as a result of Sun’s positioning. 

Kumbha Sankranti holds profound significance because it marks the graduation of the Kumbha Mela, the world’s largest non secular gathering, convened as soon as each twelve years at revered websites like Haridwar, Allahabad, and the Godavari River in Nasik. Millions converge upon the banks of the Ganga River to partake within the holy tub, looking for purification from sins and malevolent influences.

Kumbha Sankranti 2024: Date and Time

According to Drik Panchang, Kumbh Sankranti is slated for February 13, 2024. The Sun is anticipated to ingress into Aquarius at 03:54 PM. In astrological circles, the act of donating black sesame seeds on Kumbh Sankranti is deemed extremely propitious.

Sunrise: 7:04 am

Sunset: 6:17 am

Punya Kaal Muhurat: February 13, from 9:22 am to three:44 pm

Maha Punya Kaal Muhurat: February 13, from 3:22 pm to three:44 pm

Kumbha Sankranti Significance

The second at which the Sun traverses into a brand new zodiac signal, significantly Aquarius throughout Kumbh Sankranti, is accorded the identical significance as different auspicious events like Purnima (full moon), Amavasya (new moon), and Ekadashi. Observing Surya Dev throughout this Sankranti augments the Sun’s affect within the natal chart, facilitating skilled development and nurturing familial bonds. With the approaching celestial transition into Aquarius, Kumbh Sankranti heralds a day brimming with non secular profundity and avenues for private evolution.

Kumbha Sankranti Vrat Rituals

– Bathing within the holy waters of River Ganga is a major ritual.

– If unable to wash in Ganga, options like Godavari, Yamuna, or Shipra are acceptable.

– Devotees ought to pray and meditate to Goddess Ganga with full devotion for achievement in life.

– Donation to Brahmin Pandits is a customary observe as a part of Kumbha Sankranti Vrat Vidhi.

– Offering to cows is taken into account extremely auspicious and useful on at the present time.

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