Mumbai: In Hinduism, Vrishabha Sankranti holds profound spiritual importance. This auspicious festival marks the Sun’s transit from Aries (Mesha) to Taurus (Vrishabha), symbolising the beginning of the holy Jyestha month. In 2025, the Sun will enter Taurus on the 15th of Jyestha, signalling the arrival of Vrishabha Sankranti. The word ‘Vrishabha’ means bull and is associated with Nandi, the sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva. Hence, this day is also considered ideal for worshipping cows and engaging in acts of charity.
Vrishabha Sankranti is regarded as highly favourable for performing donations and virtuous deeds. It is believed that the Sun changes its cosmic path on this day, making it especially potent for offering prayers and rituals. To seek blessings from ancestors and invite divine prosperity, people also perform rituals like daan (charity) and tarpan (ancestral offerings).
Significance of Vrishabha Sankranti Rituals
Devotees are advised to rise early and take a holy bath—preferably in a sacred river. Offering arghya (sacred water) to the Sun using a copper vessel filled with water, red sandalwood, and red flowers while chanting Sun mantras is considered highly rewarding. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day is also seen as auspicious, given the spiritual link between the bull (Nandi) and Lord Shiva. Performing Pitru Tarpan—rituals to honour ancestors—is another essential part of the day’s observances. Donations should be made based on one’s capacity, and offerings like wheat, red clothes, jaggery, ghee, copper utensils, and food to the needy are considered meritorious. Some people also fast and visit cow shelters to feed and care for cows, which brings additional blessings.
Items Recommended for Donation on Vrishabha Sankranti
- Wheat: Symbolic of prosperity, wheat donations are believed to bring stability in life.
- Red Clothes: The colour red is linked to the Sun; donating red garments is said to please Surya Dev.
- Red Flowers: Like red clothes, offering red flowers is a way to honour the Sun God.
- Jaggery (Gur): Considered pure and auspicious, its donation is believed to attract sweetness and fortune in life.
- Ghee: Commonly used in sacred rituals, donating ghee is deemed spiritually uplifting.
- Copper Utensils: Copper is associated with the Sun, making it a powerful offering.
- Food for the Needy: Feeding the poor or Brahmins brings immense merit and blessings from ancestors.
- Water: Donating water or serving water to the thirsty—especially as summer intensifies—is a pious act. Mixing Gangajal (holy Ganges water) with regular water before donation adds further sanctity.
- Money: Offering money for charitable causes or to the underprivileged is always considered a noble deed.
Why Vrishabha Sankranti is Spiritually Powerful
Bathing in the Ganga or mixing Gangajal in your bathing water is considered extremely auspicious on Vrishabha Sankranti. After the ritual bath, devotees offer water to Surya Dev in a copper vessel with red flowers and jaggery. As the bull (Vrishabha) is closely associated with Lord Shiva and his companion Nandi, the day is also significant for cow worship and Vishnu puja. These practices are believed to ensure the wellbeing of one’s ancestors and bring peace and prosperity into the household. Performing Pitru Tarpan and other sacred rites during this celestial transition is especially recommended for those seeking to honour and appease their departed loved ones.
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Vrishabha Sankranti marks a sacred cosmic shift and a rare chance to honour ancestors, worship the Sun, and attract peace and prosperity. From daan to Surya arghya, this guide reveals how to truly benefit from this powerful day in 2025. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
