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What is the shubh muhurat for Simha Sankranti 2026?
The shubh muhurat for Simha Sankranti 2026 is 06:19 AM – 08:04 AM on Monday, 17 August 2026. The tithi runs from 6:19 AM on Aug 17 to 8:04 AM on Aug 18.
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What is Simha Sankranti 2026?
Simha Sankranti signifies the start of the solar month in Leo and is a time for spiritual cleansing and worship. People offer prayers, conduct rituals, and seek blessings for health, prosperity, and protection. Special pujas are held in temples to invoke divine energies and promote well-being. In Odisha, it is celebrated with seasonal offerings and community feasts as part of the festival of Nuakhai.
Significance of Simha Sankranti 2026
Simha Sankranti marks the Sun entering Leo, the radiant fire sign. It is a festival of courage, vitality, and leadership. Devotees honor Surya for health, energy, and growth. The day invites gratitude, charity, and positive actions that light the path ahead. Families connect through prayers, yellow colors, and shared celebrations. 🌞💛🙏
Simha Sankranti 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Sun enters Leo (Simha Sankranti) |
| Nakshatra | Varies by location (often near Rohini during Leo transit) |
| Sunrise | Approximately 6:05 AM IST |
| Sunset | Approximately 7:20 PM IST |
| Auspicious Timing | Brahma Muhurat before sunrise; Abhijit Muhurat around midday |
| Date | 17 July 2026 |
Traditions & Rituals of Simha Sankranti 2026
- Purification bath at dawn and wearing clean clothes, often in yellow or saffron.
- Surya Puja: Arghya to the Sun with flowers, water, and mantras at sunrise.
- Chant Surya mantras, offer sesame seeds or jaggery, and light lamps facing the Sun.
- Share yellow sweets and donate to the needy as a symbol of generosity.
Remedies to Perform on Simha Sankranti 2026
Remedy 1
Action: Light a sunrise lamp and chant Surya Gayatri.
Benefit: Invokes solar energy and mental clarity.
Remedy 2
Action: Donate yellow fruits or sesame seeds to those in need.
Benefit: Cultivates generosity and blessings.
Remedy 3
Action: Eat a light sattvic meal after the morning puja.
Benefit: Supports health and gratitude.
Mantras & Chants on Simha Sankranti 2026
Mantra 1
Om Suryaya Namaha — Significance: Honors the Sun, inviting vitality and focus.
Mantra 2
Om Bhaskaraya Namaha — Significance: Invokes brightness and life force, steadies the mind.
Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Simha Sankranti 2026
- Opt for a light fast or a sattvic diet with fruits, milk, and simple grains.
- Avoid onion, garlic, meat, and intoxicants; favor yellow foods like bananas, corn, and til.
- Break the fast after sunrise puja with a mindful, moderate meal.
Dos and Don’ts on Simha Sankranti 2026
Do’s
- Wake up early and take a purifying bath.
- Perform Surya Puja and offer Arghya with reverence.
- Share yellow sweets and donate to those in need.
Don’ts
- Do not skip the sunrise puja or darshan of Surya.
- Do not consume alcohol or meat on this day.
- Do not waste food or neglect charity and compassion.
"Om Hreem Lord Suryaayai Namah"
Invokes the protective grace of Lord Surya and clarity of mind.
Which festivals fall in 2026?
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