Dhanu Sankranti 2025: Date, Muhurat, Punya Kaal, Rituals and Significance of Surya Dev worship

Dhanu Sankranti 2025: Date, Muhurat, Punya Kaal, Rituals and Significance of Surya Dev worship (image: canva)

Dhanu Sankranti 2025 marks the sacred moment when Surya Dev enters Dhanu Rashi, beginning an auspicious phase for spiritual growth, charity and worship. The day is considered highly favourable for Surya Narayana Puja, Punya Kaal rituals, Sankranti Daan and early morning prayers, making it one of the most important Sankrantis of the year.

Dhanu Sankranti symbolises Surya Dev’s transition into Sagittarius, a moment believed to shift cosmic energies towards purification, wisdom and renewal. Traditionally, this transit is associated with:

• Completion of past cycles
• Spiritual awareness
• Prosperity and good health
• Harmony between communities
• Favourable agricultural and grain conditions

Worship during this period is considered highly rewarding, especially for devotees seeking clarity, blessings and stability.

Devotees begin the day with early morning Snan, Surya Arghya and chanting of Aditya Hridaya Stotra. Observing Punya Kaal and Maha Punya Kaal is considered particularly auspicious.

• Offering Arghya to Surya Dev during sunrise
• Performing charity (daan), especially food, clothes and grains
• Reciting Surya Mantras
• Lighting lamps and applying chandan
• Visiting temples dedicated to Surya Narayana

These rituals are believed to invite good health, divine protection and mental strength.

As per Panchang predictions, this year’s Sankranti carries the following effects:

• Increase in grain stock
• Rising commodity prices
• Better public health
• Improved relations among nations
• Some hardships and challenges in general life
• Beneficial phase for hard-working individuals

The Sankranti arrives with Kaulava Karana, Swati Nakshatra and Tula Moon Sign, influencing the year's overall energy.

According to classical texts, this Sankranti is named Dhvankshi, faces the West, rides a Boar (Varah) with Bull (Vrishabha) as the secondary vehicle, and carries a sword-like weapon. The associated colours, elements and symbols reflect a combination of strength, transformation and balance.

Sankranti refers to the celestial moment when the Sun moves from one zodiac sign to another. There are twelve Sankrantis in a year, each carrying particular astrological and spiritual importance. Dhanu Sankranti occurs when Surya Dev enters Sagittarius, marking the beginning of Dhanu Masa.

The transit into Dhanu Rashi is believed to bring renewed energy, wisdom and inner harmony. Devotees observe the day to seek blessings for prosperity, peace and a balanced life. Worshipping Surya Dev during this period is said to remove obstacles and strengthen mental and physical well-being.