6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sankranti Mela

Monthly celebration marking the sun's transition through zodiac signs with special rituals and offerings

About Sankranti Mela

Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another, occurring twelve times a year. At Tara Tarini Temple, each Sankranti is celebrated with special rituals, extended darshan hours, and traditional offerings.

The Sankranti Mela attracts thousands of devotees who believe that performing pujas and making offerings on this auspicious day brings special blessings from the divine mothers. The transition of the sun is considered a spiritually significant moment for new beginnings and spiritual practices.

Among all Sankrantis, Makar Sankranti (January) holds special significance as it marks the beginning of Uttarayan - the northward journey of the sun. This day witnesses the highest footfall among monthly Sankrantis.

Sankranti Mela

Quick Information

Frequency

Every Month

Duration

1-2 Days

Footfall

15,000+ visitors

Best Time

Early Morning

Sankranti Day Rituals

Before Sunrise

Pratah Snana

Sacred bath before visiting the temple

At Sunrise

Surya Namaskar

Sun salutation and prayers

Throughout Day

Special Darshan

Extended darshan with special decorations

12:00 PM

Bhoga Offering

Special food offerings including traditional dishes

Evening

Sankranti Puja

Special prayers marking the sun's transition

Annual Sankranti Calendar

1

Makar Sankranti

Sun enters Capricorn - Major Sankranti

January
2

Magh Sankranti

Beginning of Magh month

February
3

Meen Sankranti

Sun enters Pisces

March
4

Mesh Sankranti

New Year in many regions

April
5

Brish Sankranti

Sun enters Taurus

May
6

Mithun Sankranti

Sun enters Gemini

June
7

Kark Sankranti

Beginning of Dakshinayan

July
8

Singha Sankranti

Sun enters Leo

August
9

Kanya Sankranti

Sun enters Virgo

September
10

Tula Sankranti

Sun enters Libra

October
11

Brischik Sankranti

Sun enters Scorpio

November
12

Dhanu Sankranti

Sun enters Sagittarius

December

Sankranti Day Timings

5:00 AM

Temple Opening

10:00 PM

Temple Closing

Extended

Darshan Hours

Visit on Sankranti

Plan your visit on the next Sankranti day to experience the special celebrations and seek blessings from the divine mothers.