Sankranti is very important in Hinduism. The zodiac change of the Sun is celebrated as Sankranti. According to the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankranti in a year, one of which is Mesha Sankranti. Mesh Sankranti is also known by different names such as Baisakhi in Punjab, Bohag Bihu in Assam, Satuani in Bihar, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, PoilaBaisakh in West Bengal, Pana Sankranti in Odisha and Vishu in Kerala. In this episode, let us know in detail about the date, auspicious time and importance of Aries Sankranti from astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats.

When is Mesha Sankranti 2023? (When is Mesh Sankranti 2023)

As per the Hindu calendar, this year Mesha Sankranti will be celebrated on the 14th of April, day Friday. On Friday, Surya Dev will leave Pisces and enter Aries. Since the Sun's zodiac sign will be in Aries, it will be called Aries Sankranti.

Mesh Sankranti 2023 Shubh Muhurat (Mesh Sankranti 2023 Shubh Muhurat)

On April 14, Friday, the Sun will enter Aries at 3.12 pm. Due to the transit of the Sun, both auspicious and inauspicious effects will be seen in all zodiac signs. On the one hand, on April 14, where the PunyaKaal will be from 10.55 am to 6.46 pm, on the other hand, the MahaPunyaKaal will be from 1.4 pm to 5.20 pm. Positive effects will be seen by chanting Surya mantras in this Muhurta.

Mesh Sankranti 2023 Significance

Aries Sankranti has special significance in Hinduism. Mesha Sankranti is the first Sankranti of the Hindu year and the solar year also begins with Mesha Sankranti. One can get rid of the burden of sins and their painful fruits by taking a pilgrimage bath on this day. By doing Tarpan on the day of Mesha Sankranti, one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh and the blessings of the ancestors remain forever. It is considered best to do any auspicious work like marriage, mundan, house warming etc. on the day of Aries Sankranti.

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