As per the Hindu solar calendar, Kanya Sankranti is the most auspicious festival. On this day, the sun transits from one zodiac sign to another. It moves from Simha Rashi(Leo) to Kanya Rashi(Virgo). Therefore, the day is named after Kanya Rashi, known as Kanya Sankranti.
The day is important for Dan-Punya activities. The Tamil calendar follows this day as Puratassi month. Kanni Masam occurs on this day as per the Kerala calendar.
It is the beginning of the sixth Hindu month as per the Hindu solar calendar. Even Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped on this day and the festival is popularly called the Vishwakarma Puja. He is considered the architect of this world.
KANYA SANKRANTI 2022: DATE AND TIME
- Kanya Sankranti 2022: Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Kanya Sankranti Punya Kala: 07:36 AM to 02:09 PM
- Duration: 06 Hours 33 Mins
- Kanya Sankranti Maha Punya Kala: 07:36 AM to 09:39 AM
- Duration: 02 Hours 03 Mins
KANYA SANKRANTI 2022: SIGNIFICANCE
In Kanya Sankranti, the idol of Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped across various factories, industries, and schools.
Starting from the machinery to small tools and all the business-related equipment are cleaned and worshipped on this day.
They offer prayers for the smooth working of their equipment.
Later, food is prepared and offered to the idol of Lord Vishwakarma and distributed among the workers and the needy surrounded in the nearby places.
