Mesha Sankranti, also known as Maha Vishwa Sankranti, has marked the infection of the Sun in Aries (Mesha Rashi), showing the beginning of the solar New Year in many Indian states. In 2025, it falls on auspicious occasion Monday, 14 April.
Importance of Mesha Sankranti
Masha Sankranti has a deep importance in the Hindu tradition, which is a symbol of the new beginning and the journey of the Sun towards the Northern Hemisphere, known as Uttarayan. This day is observed with various regional customs and rituals, highlighting the cultural diversity of each India.
Regional function
Odisha: Paan is celebrated as Sankranti, it includes devotees taking holy baths in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna and Godavari. A special drink called ‘Pana’ is prepared and consumed.
Tamil Nadu: Known as Puthandu, the new year is observed if Sunranti occurs after sunrise, but before sunset; Otherwise, it is observed the next day.
Kerala: Referred to Vishu, the day is divided into five parts. If the solstice occurs within the first three, the new year begins that day; Otherwise, it begins the next day.
West Bengal: Naba is celebrated as Barsha or Pohela Boishkh, the new year begins the next day of Sunranti if it occurs between sunrise and midnight; If after midnight, it begins the next day.
Assam: Known as Bihu, it marks the Assamese New Year with traditional dances and feasts.
Punjab: Celebrated as Vaisakhi, it is important for both agriculture and historical reasons.
Rituals and ceremonies
- Pooja and Puja: Devotees worship gods like Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vishnu and Goddess Kali. Rituals during the virtuous period Muhurta are considered very auspicious.
- Holy Bath: It is believed that taking a holy dip in holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna and Godavari is believed to clean sins and bring blessings.
- Special Foods: In Odisha, the preparation and consumption of a traditional common drink ‘Pana’ is customary.
- Community activities: The day is marked to promote singing, dance, and wearing new clothes, community relations and cultural expressions.
Mesha Sankranti Timing for 2025
According to the Drink Almanac, the auspicious time for rituals is as follows:
- Virtuous period 6:22 pm to 12:39 pm
- Maha Virtha period: 6:22 AM to 8:28 am
Falm of Mesha Sankranti (profit)
- It is believed that rituals get many benefits on Masha Sankranti:
- For people engaged in laborious works, this is a fruitful period.
- The phase is considered financially favorable, in which commodity prices remain stable.
- It offers a chance to achieve stability in various aspects of life.
- The duration promotes inter-social interactions and is auspicious for agriculture prosperity.
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