Margashirsha Sankranti on 16 November, Sunday: Mahant Rohit Shastri Jyotishacharya
Jammu–Kashmir: In Sanatan Dharma, Margashirsha Sankranti holds special significance. According to the scriptures, this Sankranti helps in absolving various types of sins. On this day, the Sun God moves from Libra to Scorpio, which is why it is also known as Vrishchik Sankranti.
State Awardee Mahant Rohit Shastri, President of Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust (Regd.), stated that in the year 2025, the Sun will enter Scorpio on 16 November, Sunday, at 01:36 PM.
The Punyakaal (auspicious period) of Margashirsha Sankranti will begin on 16 November, Sunday, at 07:12 AM. Performing japa, tapa, snan, and daan on this day is considered highly auspicious.
Special Importance of Charity on Sankranti
On Margashirsha Sankranti, donating pure ghee, sesame seeds, mustard oil, and blankets is believed to grant liberation. Taking a holy dip in the Ganga, rivers, ponds, and donating on the riverbanks is considered extremely auspicious. Bathing in Tirtharaj Prayag and Gangasagar on this day is regarded as Mahasnan.
If one is unable to bathe in sacred rivers due to any reason, mixing Ganga Jal in the water at home and bathing with it grants benefits equivalent to a holy river bath.
Results and Effects of Margashirsha Sankranti
According to astrological indications:
Prices of grains and essential commodities may rise.
Political disputes and upheavals may increase.
Possibility of sudden deaths of innocent people.
This Sankranti will be favourable for people of low tendencies, evil nature, and those involved in animal trade.
Possibility of earthquakes.
Public anger may intensify.
Sudden demise of a prominent personality is possible.
Major accidents related to road mishaps or fire may occur.
This Sankranti will be auspicious for individuals belonging to the Aries, Taurus, Leo, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius zodiac signs.
Important Precautions to Follow on Sankranti
Avoid consuming tamasic foods.
Observe celibacy.
Stay away from alcohol and any kind of intoxicants.
Those who are fasting should not cut their hair, beard, or nails.
Do not wear belts, shoes, slippers, or leather items during worship.
Avoid wearing black clothing.
Do not hurt anyone’s feelings; wrongful actions not only affect the body but also harm one’s future.
Donation According to Your Zodiac Sign
Aries: Jaggery, peanuts, sesame seeds, copper items, curd
Taurus: White clothes, silver, sesame seeds
Gemini: Moong dal, rice, yellow clothes, jaggery, blanket
Cancer: Silver, rice, white wool, sesame seeds, white clothes
Leo: Copper, jaggery, wheat, cow ghee, gold, pearls
Virgo: Rice, green moong, green clothes
Libra: Diamond, sugar, blanket, jaggery, seven types of grains
Scorpio: Coral, red clothes, curd, sesame seeds
Sagittarius: Clothes, rice, sesame seeds, yellow clothes, jaggery
Capricorn: Jaggery, rice, blanket, sesame seeds
Aquarius: Black clothes, black urad dal, khichdi, blanket, ghee, sesame seeds
Pisces: Silk clothes, chana dal, rice, sesame seeds
