Meena Sankranti, is an auspicious day for Hindus to perform rituals on the birth of a new month – being last month of the solar calendar to end the year. It is also known as Meena Sankramanam in South India. Sankranti is often celebrated with the charity and donation of various objects. People celebrate this event at the start of every month. This day is also known as Meena Sankramanam in Southern India. Like all other Sankranti festivals, on this day it is auspicious to donate articles and receive blessings. This day is celebrated in different ways as per the culture and it is said donating land on this day is a good way to seek happiness for oneself.
Meena Sankranti 2020 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Meena Sankranti | Saturday | 14 March 2020 |
The sun enters into the Aries zodiac sign from the Pisces i.e. from Mesha from Meena, this is considered as a most auspicious event. The festival of Meena Sankranti is celebrated in a grand manner across India. It is auspicious to chant Surya Gayatri on Meena Sankranti. Devotees seek the blessings of their elders and pray for the welfare of human beings.