Vrishchik Sankranti 2025: According to the Hindu calendar, the Sun God changes zodiac signs 12 times a year. When the Sun God changes zodiac signs, it is known as Sankranti. When the Sun God leaves Libra and enters Scorpio, it will be called Scorpio Sankranti. Therefore, this year, Scorpio Sankranti will fall on November 16, 2025.
Scorpio Sankranti is considered highly auspicious for energy transformation, introspection, and spiritual practice. This transit of the Sun God will enhance spiritual consciousness. It will inspire a focus on life, as well as on karma and self-purification.
What is the religious significance of Scorpio Sankranti?
According to scriptures, worshipping the Sun God on Scorpio Sankranti not only brings spiritual progress but also the blessings of ancestors. Bathing, donating, and offering prayers on this occasion also alleviates life’s shortcomings. Donating sesame seeds, grains, and gold at sunrise on Scorpio Sankranti is considered highly auspicious.
Many people perform rituals and pay respect to their ancestors on the occasion of Scorpio Sankranti. This is because doing so on this day brings peace to their ancestors’ souls. This Sankranti is considered a symbol of spiritual purification and the growth of the family lineage.
Worship Method for Scorpio Sankranti
On the occasion of Scorpio Sankranti, after bathing in the morning, it is customary to meditate and worship the Sun God. Offering Arghya to the Sun God on this day destroys all sins and increases virtue.
