🪔 About Meen Sankranti

Meen Sankranti marks the beginning of the twelfth and final month in the Hindu Solar Calendar, signifying the Sun's transition from Pisces to Aries. Each of the twelve Sankrantis throughout the year is considered highly auspicious, especially for acts of charity.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual - Abhishekam of Lord Surya Narayan with Aditya Hridayam Stotram ( 8min.)

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Take a vow to observe Ekadashi fast with devotion.
  • Maintain gentle behavior, forgiveness, and sweet, truthful speech.
  • Eat sattvic vegetarian food including fruits, milk, and dry fruits.
  • Spend time in japa, kirtan, and reading about Lord Vishnu.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • If following traditional Ekadashi rules, avoid grains.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, lies, and other negative behaviors.