Mithuna Sankranti

There are twelve Sankrantis in a year. In these twelve Sankrantis, the Sun sits in different zodiac signs and constellations. When Sun enters Gemini, then it is called Mithuna Sankranti. This festival is considered a special festival among all the festivals. Mithuna Sankranti is also known as Raja Sankranti. The rainy season begins from this day. It is good to worship the Sun God on this day. Apart from this, there is a tradition of bathing in holy rivers on this day and donating after bathing. On this day people also pray to God for good rains for a good harvest.

How to celebrate Mithuna Sankranti

The Sun God is worshiped on the day of Mithuna Sankranti. Mithuna Sankranti is celebrated with great pomp in Orissa. On this day people worship the Sun God to get peace in life. Mother Earth is also worshiped on this day.

On this day, along with women, unmarried girls also keep a fast to get a good husband. This festival is celebrated for four days. During the first three days of this festival, women gather at one place and have fun.

On this day dancing, singing and games are also organized. On this day women wear saris and apply henna. Unmarried girls also celebrate this festival to get a good husband. On this day swings are made on the banyan tree. All the women sit on the swing and swing and sing songs. The first day of Mithun Sankranti is called Sajbaja day.

The change in the Sun in Gemini is considered major. In this days worship has special importance. Mithuna Sankranti is also considered best in the scriptures. On this day the Sun God should be worshiped according to the rituals.  

What to do on the day of Mithuna Sankranti?

● On the day of Mithuna Sankranti, wake up early in the morning and take a bath. After this, bow down to the rising sun and perform aarti.
● On this day offer water to the Sun God while chanting the mantra of the Sun God.
● Copper plate and pot should be used for worshiping the Sun God on this day.
● Keep fast without eating salt on this day. By doing this all the problems go away.
● It is also good to feed green fodder to the cow on this day.
● On this day, for the peace of the forefathers, a Brahmin should perform Shradh and Tarpan at a pilgrimage place and donate grains in the grain area of ​​a temple and provide food to the needy people. By doing this one gets freedom from Pitra Dosha.
● It is also good to plant trees on this day. Planting trees on this day brings happiness and peace in the house. It is also good to offer water to Peepal and Tulsi on this day.
● During Mithuna Sankranti gifting or donating clothes is considered highly auspicious. Donating to a Brahmin is also considered good on this day.

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