Mithuna Sankranti 2024: Raja Parba Date, Rituals and Significance

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Mithuna Sankranti, also known as Raja Parb, is a significant festival in Hindu culture will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, 2024. This festival celebrates the Sun's transition into the Mithuna (Gemini) constellation.

Mithuna Sankranti 2024 Date and Timings:

The precise moment of Mithuna Sankranti is at 12:38 am on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Puja Rituals

• Mithuna Sankranti transcends mere rituals; it signifies a pivotal moment in Odisha's agricultural calendar.
• Communities unite in prayer and celebration, nurturing a sense of togetherness and a common cultural legacy.
• The main deities revered in this festival are Lord Vishnu and Bhudevi, the Earth Goddess.
• Devotees immerse themselves in rivers or sacred waters and offer prayers to the Sun god, Lord Vishnu, and various other deities.
• Special puja ceremonies take place in temples and homes, involving offerings of fruits, flowers, and sweets.
• Numerous individuals observe a fast as an act of devotion and thankfulness.
• A principal custom involves the donation of food, clothing, and necessities to those in need.
• Additionally, kite flying is a widely embraced tradition during Mithuna Sankranti.

History and Significance

On this day, worshippers honor Lord Vishnu and Goddess Earth with offerings of flowers and vermillion. It is believed that the earth readies itself for the impending rains, signaling the start of the farming season. Farmers ready their fields for sowing, trusting in the fertility bestowed by Bhudevi's blessings. The Sun's transition into the Mithuna constellation is deemed highly fortunate in Hindu astrology, heralding a time of beneficial transformations and fresh starts. Flowers are integral to the ceremonies, representing cleanliness and dedication throughout the rituals and prayers.

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