Dhanu Sankranti Maha Punya Kala - 04:09 PMto 05:27 PM
Duration - 01 Hour 17 Mins
Dhanu Sankranti Moment - 04:09 PM
Dhanu
Sankranti or Dhanu Sankraman is an auspicious day as per Hindu
mythology and occurs when the Sun enters the Sagittarius sun sign or the
dhanu rashi. It is of special importance in the state of Orissa where
this day is celebrated with great joy. The start of Dhanur Mas is
observed with special puja offered to Lord Jagannath. Dhanur Mas is said
to start on makar Sankranti. This day is also celebrated by worshipping
the Sun God.
During the entire festival that commences from 16th
of December for nearly 15 days, the Bargarh town becomes Mathura, the
Jura River becomes Yamuna, and Ambapalli is depicted as Gokul. All
adults and children together celebrate and many plays and musical
performances take place. The entire stretch of nearly 5 kilometers
become like a theatre where large number of people get involved and
enact various episodes of Lord Krishna’s life.
Rituals of the Day
On
this day, Lord Jagannath is worshipped in many parts of India,
especially in Orissa. Devotees start the festival of Dhanu Yatra from
sixth day of Pousha month in Shukla Paksha and continue it until Purnima
of the Pousha month. Special prasad is prepared on this day, which
includes sweetened rice flakes in conical shape to offer the God during
the puja ceremony. The “Bow Ceremony” is depicted in a street play
and held as mentioned in the Bhagwad Purana. Devotees from near and far
come to watch this and pray to God. This day is considered auspicious to offer donation (daanya punnya) and perform ancestral pujas. Apart from daan activities one should involve himself in sankraman japa, holy water bath and pitru tarpan. The
Sun God is offered water and flowers early in the morning just after
the sunrise to receive blessings. Devotees especially, women, fast on
this day for happiness and fortune in their life.
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