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Meen Sankranti 2026: In astrology, Lord Sun has been described as the king of the planets. Sun God transits from one zodiac sign to another at a certain time. This is called the change in the zodiac sign of the Sun. The holy festival of Sankranti is celebrated when Lord Sun enters from one zodiac sign to another. Right now Lord Surya is transiting in the zodiac sign of his son Shani Dev, Aquarius. Very soon they will enter Pisces from Aquarius. Then the festival of Pisces Sankranti will be celebrated.

Like every Sankranti, bathing, meditation, worship and donations etc. are considered to have special significance on Meen Sankranti. However, as soon as Sun enters Jupiter's Pisces, Kharmas will also occur. Auspicious and auspicious works are prohibited in Kharmas, but there is no restriction of any kind in worship and other religious rituals. In such a situation, let us know when Pisces Sankranti will be celebrated this year? Also know its auspicious time and method of worship.

When is Pisces Sankranti? (When is Meen Sankranti 2026?)

According to astrological calculations, Sun God, the factor of father, fame and soul, will move out of Saturn's Aquarius and enter Pisces on March 15 at 01:08 in the night. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the festival of Pisces Sankranti will be celebrated on March 15 this year. With this, Kharmas will also begin.

Pisces Sankranti auspicious time (Meen Sankranti 2026 Subh Muhurat)

• On Pisces Sankranti, the auspicious time will be from 06:41 AM to 12:40 PM.
• Maha Punya Kaal will last from 06:41 AM to 08:41 AM.
• The auspicious moment will be till 01:08 in the middle of the night.

During these auspicious times, bathing, meditation, worship, chanting, penance and donation etc. can be done.

Worship method of Meen Sankranti (Meen Sankranti Puja Method

On the day of Pisces Sankranti, wake up early in the morning and first take a bath in a holy river or take a bath by mixing Ganga water in water at home. After this, at the time of sunrise, offer Arghya to Lord Surya by putting water, some vermillion, red flowers and Akshat in a copper pot. Keep chanting Surya Mantra while offering Arghya. After this, recite Surya Chalisa and Aditya Hridaya Stotra. Finally, perform the Aarti of Sun God with camphor or ghee lamp.