Dhanu Sankranti 2025 – Date, Significance, and Rituals for a Spiritually Fruitful Solar Transition

Dhanu Sankranti marks the Sun's divine transition into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius). This is a sacred moment in the Hindu solar calendar, especially observed with early morning rituals, Surya Arghya, donations, and Vishnu Puja. It begins the Dhanu Masa, a spiritually potent month that leads up to the auspicious Makara Sankranti.

In 2025, Dhanu Sankranti will be observed on Tuesday, 16th December.

Dhanu Sankranti 2025 – Key Timings

Sankranti Moment: 2:26 AM IST on 16th December 2025
Punya Kaal (for rituals and daan): Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST
Mahapunya Kaal (most auspicious): Sunrise to 8:30 AM IST

Spiritual Importance of Dhanu Sankranti
This day marks the beginning of Dhanu Masa, a period ideal for early morning puja, introspection, and self-discipline. Worship during this month, especially Lord Vishnu and Surya Dev, is said to remove sins and bring spiritual clarity. Lord Krishna also highlights the Margashirsha month (when Dhanu Masa falls) as most dear to Him in the Bhagavad Gita.

Rituals to Perform on Dhanu Sankranti

Brahma Muhurat Snan & Surya Arghya
- Take a holy bath before sunrise using tulsi-infused water
- Offer arghya (water) to the rising sun while chanting:
  “Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah”
- Meditate facing east and light a ghee diya for divine blessings
Daan (Charity and Seva)
- Donate:
  - Poha (flattened rice)
  - Til (sesame seeds)
  - Ghee, jaggery, woollen clothes or blankets
- Feeding cows, sadhus, and Brahmins is highly recommended
- In Odisha, distribute Dhanu Muan – a sweet made from rice flakes and jaggery
Vishnu Puja and Daily Dhanurmasa Rituals
- Offer tulsi leaves, banana, jaggery, yellow flowers at your home altar
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Purusha Suktam
- Perform deep daan (lamp offering) near the Tulsi plant

Regional Celebrations

Odisha: Temples celebrate with Jagannath rituals, dhanu-specific bhogs, and devotional music
Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka: Beginning of Dhanurmasam with Tiruppavai recitations and pre-sunrise Vishnu pujas
Tamil Nadu: Start of the Margazhi month, dedicated to Andal Devi, kolam drawings, and divine hymns

Why Dhanu Sankranti Matters

Prepares the spiritual ground for the new solar cycle
Cultivates discipline, humility, and devotional awakening
Helps cleanse karmic baggage and accumulate positive merit
Brings peace, health, clarity, and divine energy to the household

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