Kumbh Sankranti 2026: This year the festival of Kumbh Sankranti will be celebrated on February 13, 2026. On this day, the Sun will move out of Capricorn and enter Aquarius. Kumbh Sankranti has special significance in Hindu religion.
Some special activities on this day are considered extremely auspicious, while some practices have a negative impact from a religious point of view.
Crowd of devotees will gather in Somnath temple on Mahashivratri! Big preparations by the administration for darshan?
What is considered inauspicious for Aquarius?
Consuming tamasic food- Consuming meat, alcohol, onion and garlic is considered prohibited on the day of Kumbh Sankranti. Consuming these destroys the good deeds done throughout the day.
Starting new work or investment- The time of Sankranti is a time of change, during this time one should avoid starting a new business or any big project.
Use of abusive words- On the day of Kumbh Sankranti, one should avoid insulting or quarreling with anyone at home.
sleep late- Sleeping late or staying awake till night on the day of Kumbh Sankranti is not considered auspicious. By doing this the position of the Sun in your horoscope becomes weak.
Eating before bathing- On this day, refreshments should be taken only after taking bath. Bathing in a holy river on this day brings virtuous results.
To Ignore- Refusing to give food or help to beggars or the needy on this day can result in Pitra Dosh.
Jaggery, sesame seeds, grains and clothes should be donated on the day of Kumbh Sankranti. It is believed that donating on this day brings blessings.
To worship Sun God, one should chant the mantra ‘Om Suryay Namah’ while offering water in a copper vessel.
Feeding green fodder or jaggery to cows is also considered very auspicious.
To purify oneself, one should take bath in a holy river early in the morning.
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