Meena Sankranti March 2023: There are many types of Sankranti observed, with special emphasis on each festival according to the month. The common Sankrantis are Roopa Sankranti, Dhanya Sankranti, Ayush Sankranti, and Makar Sankranti, which are based on the sun's transition from one phase to another, but Meena Sankranti is considered significant due to the transitional phases experienced by the sun on this day.

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Celebrated in Phalgun– the last month of the Hindu calendar, Meena Sankranti is observed when the sun transitions from Pisces to Aries. Let's have a look at all the details about Meena Sankranti:

Meena Sankranti March 2023: Date, time, punya kaal muhurta and shubh muhurat

Meena Sankranti will be celebrated on March 15, 2023. The punya kaal will begin at 6:47 AM and will end by 1:10 PM.

Maha Punya Kaal will begin at 6:47 AM and will end by 8:46 AM.

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Meena Sankranti March 2023: Significance

Meena Sankranti follows the 16 Ghatis of Sankranti and is said to bring good fortune to those who perform Daan Punya (donation) rituals. It is believed that donating things to the needy brings blessings in the form of wealth and prosperity.

Temples are adorned with flowers, and worshippers are overjoyed. Hindus in Southern Indian states celebrate this festival to mark the passage of the sun.

Meena Sankranti March 2023: Rituals

Devotees take bath according to muhurta on all twelve Sankranti, including Meena Sankranti.

Devotees offer prayers to the Sun God for their well-being while bathing. This is best done at sunrise.

This day is observed in various ways in order to obtain blessings, happiness, and prosperous life for their family.

At home, temples and mandirs are decorated with flowers and incense sticks, and lamps and sweets are offered to God.

People donate ann daan (grain donation), dhana daan (money donation), and vastra daan (donation of clothes) to the needy. It is believed beneficial for devotees to donate land on this day.

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