Karka Sankranti Day: History, Meaning, Significance, Celebration and more

July 2020 is considered as a holy month, with several significant days as per Hindu Mythology falling into one. From Jayaparvati Vrat, Vasudeva Dwadashi, Kamika Ekadashi to Karka Sankranti day, day has a lot of important days. On July 16, Karka Sankranti day celebration will take place in nation with a lot of gusto and galore amongst devotees of Lord Vishnu. To kw more about Karka Sankranti day celebration, history, meaning, and significance keep reading ahead.

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Karka Sankranti Day Meaning And Significance 

Karka Sankranti is observed on day when sun experiences a smooth transition into cancer zodiac. This transition furr leaves an impact of all zodiac sun signs. Thus, on day when Sun enters Cancer/ Karka Rashi is called Karka Sankranti. Karka Sankranti is also kwn as Dakshinayana as  sun enthrals on a journey in south/Dakshin.

Karka Sankranti also marks start of rainy season as per Hindu Mythology. This year Happy Karka Sankranti day 2020 will be observed on July 16, Thursday.  Dakshinayana stays for a tenure of four months and it ends with Makar Sankranti Celebration. Individuals keep fasts on occasion of Karka Sankranti. 

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Karka Sankranti Day History

As per Karka Sankranti Day History, Lord Vishu is worshipped across nation on this day. Devotees donate food items and clos on occasion of  Karka Sankranti which is considered highly propitious in nature. According to  Karka Sankranti history, Lord Surya and or gods go into a state of deep sleep. Lord Shiva, on or hand, takes command of universe instead of Lord Surya so that he can rest.

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Hence, this is  primary reason why Shila Pujan is considered highly auspicious during monsoons. Also, Pitru darpan, or charity works, and taking bath during sunrise is extremely important on Karka Sankranti Day. Also, Shradhs are conducted of deceased by ir family members on Karka Sankranti day. It is believed that during Dakshinayana, Pitru make ir way to divine peace and serenity if Shradhs are performed by ir off-springs of or family members. 

Karka Sankranti Day Celebration 2020

One must get up early and have a bath before sunrise on this day. Devotees must worship Lord Vishnu, Surya and Shiva on Karka Sankranti. Perform pooja, chant Surya Bhagwan mantra for 108 times, chant Om Adityaaya Namah, and plant a banyan or peepal tree. Donation of food, clos is also a major part of Karka Sankranti day celebration. Fasts are also observed and Sattvuic bhojan is prepared for bhog, and consumption.

Whatever food is prepared, first portion should be presented to Pitru, by keeping m in open. Generally, individuals visit  Vishnu or Surya temple but this year it is best to celebrate Karka Sankranti at home due to COVID-19 outbreak in country. Wish your family and friends Happy Karka Sankranti day 2020 by sharing some quotes or wishes via digital mediums. 

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Karka Sankranti Date and Time

Start of Karka Sankranti i.e Sun will enter Cancer Zodiac: July 16, 2020, 10:32 am onwards

Sun will remain in Cancer Zodiac of Karka Sankranti: August 16, 2020, till  6.56 pm.