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News Topical, Digital Desk : Dhanu Sankranti, which falls at the end of the year, is considered a very sacred date in Hinduism. This year, Dhanu Sankranti falls on December 16, 2025 (Dhanu Sankranti date 2025). Every year, Dhanu Sankranti marks the Sun's transition from Scorpio to Sagittarius. This day holds immense significance from the perspectives of religion, spirituality, and charity.
It is believed that bathing, chanting, meditating, and donating on this sacred Sankranti increases the devotee's virtue and makes the future more auspicious. Devotees bathe in holy rivers on this day, offer prayers to the Sun God (Dhanu Sankranti puja vidhi), and pray for the fulfillment of their wishes.
Spiritual significance of bathing on Dhanu Sankranti
Religious texts mention that bathing during the Brahma Muhurta on Dhanu Sankranti is believed to atone for past sins. Bathing at sunrise on this day removes negativity from the mind and instills positive energy within the devotee. Meditating on God during the bath reduces mental stress, leaving one feeling more virtuous and peaceful. It is believed that bathing on this special day purifies both the body and mind.
Special benefits of charity and good deeds along with bathing
Donating on Dhanu Sankranti is said to be extremely fruitful. Donating food, clothing, sesame seeds, jaggery, and raw grains on this day is believed to bring stability, peace, and prosperity. Legend has it that donations made on this day bestow multifold merits, bringing beneficial effects to the family and generations to come. Donating sesame seeds is considered especially sacred, as they symbolize purity and divine energy.
Opportunity for positive energy and mental balance
This date is not only an occasion for bathing and charity, but also an important day for spiritual progress in life. Surya Namaskar, chanting mantras, and meditation increase positive energy within the practitioner and bring stability to the mind. It is believed that worshipping on this day improves fortune, removes obstacles, and provides health benefits. This sacred time of Sankranti provides the practitioner with mental purification, clarity, and new direction.
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