Mithun Sankranti 2024: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance

Mithun Sankranti holds an immense religious and spiritual and astrological significance in Hindu religion and this day is going to be observed Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha i.e., on June 15, 2024. On this auspicious, people worship Lord Surya by offering Arghya.

Mithun Sankranti 2024 : Date and Time

Mithun Sankranti Punya Kaalam - From 05:08 AM To 11:47 AM
Mithun Sankranti Maha Punya Kaalam - From 05:08 AM To 07:21 AM
The moment of Gemini Sankranti - 12:38 AM

Mithun Sankranti 2024: Significance

Mithun Sankranti holds a great religious, spiritual and astrological significance in Hindu religionas Sun will change its position from one zodiac sign to another. On this auspicious day, Sun is going to travel from Taurus to Gemini.

This day is considered auspicious as people visit various holy places to take holy bath in Ganga river. As per astrology, the ruler of Gemini is Mercury and now Sun will be in the house of Mercury so as per astrology, it will form a beautiful Yoga which is known as Budh Aditya Yoga.

Mithun Sankranti 2024: Puja Rituals

1. Wake up early in the morning and take holy bath.
2. Many devotees visit Ganga Ghat to take a sacred bath in holy river Ganga.
3. People offer Arghya to Lord Surya and show their gratitude.
3. This day is considered auspicious for performing various puja rituals such as performing hawan, yajna and chanting Vedic Mantras associated with Lord Surya.
4. Reciting Aditya Hridya Stotram is also considered meritorious on this day.
5. Making donation and charity is also considered rewarding on this auspicious day.
6. People can start their new business as this Budh Aditya Yoga will be formed on this day.
7. Perform puja to Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha to get maximum benefits.

Mantra

1. Om Suryaye Namah..!!
2. Om Ghrani Suryaye Namah..!!
3. Om Bhaskaraye Namah..!!
4. Om Adityaye Namah..!!