Introduction
Mesha Sankranti, or the Solar New Year, is considered auspicious by Hindus and other communities around the world. This celebration also heralds the start of the summer season. When the sun enters Aries, or Mesha Rashi, is celebrated as Solar New Year, or Mesha Sankranti which signifies with first solar cycle of a year.
Devotees appear to visit sacred sites such as Puri Jagannath, Samaleshwari, Cuttack Chandi, and Biraja temples on this day. Solar New Year is known by numerous names in many Indian states, such as Maha Vishuva Sankranti, and is celebrated in a variety of ways. The Solar New Year, or Mesha Sankranti 2023, will be celebrated on Friday, April 14, 2023.
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Date of the Solar New Year 2023
The Solar New Year 2023 will be observed on April 14th 2023. The below are the important dates to consider for
- Mesha Sankranti: Sunrise: April 14, 2023 | Time: 6:21 AM Sunset: April 14th, 2023 | Time: 7:00 PM
- Punya Kaal Muhurat: April 14, 2023 | Time: 10.55 a.m. to 06:46 PM
- Muhurat of Maha Punya Kaal: 14th April 2023 | Time: 01:04 PM to 05:20 PM
- Sankranti time: 3:12 PM
How Mesha Sankranti Originated and Significanted?
Mesha Sankranti is made up of two Sanskrit sentences. Sankranti signifies ‘the change of course,’ referring to the movement of the sun or other planets. Mesha, on the other hand, refers to the constellation. Mesha Sankranti suggests that the entire day is dependent on timekeeping, a practice established in the ancient Vedanga field’s writings.
The Sun takes one year to transit through all twelve signs, beginning with the fire sign Aries and ending with the water sign Pisces, commonly known as Meen Rashi. The Sun spends one month in each zodiac sign, according to the Hindu solar calendar. As the Sun returns to the first sign of the zodiac, Aries, or Mesha Rashi, it marks the beginning of the Solar New Year, also known as Mesha Sankranti in India.
What are the rituals of the Solar New Year?
● On this day, worshippers wakes up before sunrise to take a ritual bath in one of holy rivers or with splashes of holy rivers.
● Together with Surya Namaskar, devotees should offer Jal to Surya Dev.
● It is important to carry out all Sankranti ceremonies throughout the Punya Kaal Muhurat time.
● “Om Grehini Suryaya Namaha!” is the most necessary mantra to chant on this day.
● In certain groups, a special drink known as Panna is made and served as prasad after the puja.
● Donating red and yellow clothing is regarded particularly lucky since it represents the colour of the Sun.
It is recommended to do personalised rituals for Mesha Sankranti, since this also benefits as in removal of the bad effects of the planets in your birth chart. If you have doubts in your head, our Professional Astrologers are just one step away. One of the best astrologers of India having a total 20+ years of experience.
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Astrological Significance Of Solar New Year
The Sun takes one year to transit through all twelve zodiac signs, beginning with Aries and ending with Pisces. According to the Hindu Solar Calendar, the Sun spends roughly one month in each zodiac sign. As a result, when the Sun enters Aries, also known as Mesha Rashi, it marks the start of the Sun transit cycle, also known as Solar New Year or Mesha Sankranti.
Because Astrologers usually utilise the Solar calendar, this is an extremely important day for them and is officially celebrated as the Solar New Year.
Hence, it is the auspicious celebration that marks the start of the Solar New Year. When the Surya Dev completes one year by traversing through all the zodiac signs, the Solar New Year starts. On this day, it is stated that conducting charity activity or assisting others can wash away all sins. It is thought that the 10 minutes preceding and following Sankranti are critical for conducting all rites and prayers. The deity sun (Surya dev) is thought to eliminate the darkness and make your life light during this period.
Is Hindu New Year and Solar New Year are Different?
Yes, the Hindu New Year or Vikram Samvat marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar. It falls on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra.This event is significant for Hindus worldwide and is celebrated with traditional rituals and festivities. Whereas Solar New Year Starts when Surya Dev Completes its presence across zodiac signs and once again enters Aries (Mesha Rashi).
Overall, both the Solar New Year and the Hindu New Year hold significance in Vedic astrology, and the planetary positions at the time of these events are believed to have an impact on the lives of individuals and the world at large.
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