Vrischika Sankranti
Vrishchika Sankranti marks the day the Sun enter the zodiac Scorpio. This Sankranti is also called Vruschika Sankramanam. On this Sankranti the planetary shift of Lord Surya Bhagawan helps us to regain energy and it is said that the Lords complete their hibernation in this month. This sankranti denotes the beginning of the ‘Vrischika Masam’ in the Malayalam calendar and ‘Karthigai Masam’ in the Tamil calendar. This sankranti is an ideal day for holy bath in the rivers, to donate to charity, other dhaan activities. This is one of the most important months to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Vrischika Sankranti 2023
Fri , 17th Nov 2023
Rituals of Vrischika Sankranti
On Vrischika Sankranti, sixteen ghatis (each ghati is of 24 minutes) prior to Sankranti moment marks the onset of the auspicious time period. This is considered the best time to perform Punya or Daan activities. It is said in scriptures that donating a cow to a temple or goshala will bring immense virtues. Hindu religious scriptures like ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’ and ‘Aditya Hrudayam’ are recited. Devotees also chant Gayathri mantra in praise of the Sun God.
Vrishchika Sankranti Phalam
Important Timings On Vrischika Sankranti
Sunrise | November 17, 2023 6:45 AM |
Sunset | November 17, 2023 5:37 PM |
Punya Kaal Muhurta | November 17, 6:45 AM - November 17, 12:11 PM |
Maha Punya Kaal Muhurta | November 17, 6:45 AM - November 17, 8:33 AM |
Sankranti Moment | November 17, 2023 1:22 AM |
Vrischika Sankranti festival dates between 2020 & 2030
Year | Date |
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2020 | Monday, 16th of November |
2021 | Tuesday, 16th of November |
2022 | Wednesday, 16th of November |
2023 | Friday, 17th of November |
2024 | Saturday, 16th of November |
2025 | Sunday, 16th of November |
2026 | Monday, 16th of November |
2027 | Wednesday, 17th of November |
2028 | Thursday, 16th of November |
2029 | Friday, 16th of November |
2030 | Saturday, 16th of November |
Other Related Festivals
- Dhanu Sankranti
Fri , 16th Dec 2022 - Kanya Sankranti
Sun , 17th Sep 2023 - Karka Sankranti
Sun , 16th Jul 2023 - Kumbha Sankranti
Mon , 13th Feb 2023 - Makar Sankranti
Sun , 15th Jan 2023 - Meena Sankranti
Wed , 15th Mar 2023 - Mesha Sankranti
Fri , 14th Apr 2023 - Mithuna Sankranti
Thu , 15th Jun 2023 - Simha Sankranti
Thu , 17th Aug 2023 - Tula Sankranti
Wed , 18th Oct 2023 - Vrishabha Sankranti
Mon , 15th May 2023