Mithuna Sankranti is the name of Sankranti that occurs in the month of June. Devotees worship the Lord Surya on this day to be blessed with peace and fortune in life. Here’s all that you need to know about Mithuna Sankranti.
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1 Mithuna Sankranti marks the beginning of the third Solar month and is dedicated to Lord Surya and Goddess Bhumi.
2 This year Mithuna Sankranti has began on 15 June and ended on Sunday, 18 June.
3 On this day, the Sun transits from Vrishabha (Taurus) to Mithuna (Gemini), and that’s where the name Mithuna Sankranti comes from.
4 Just like any other Sankranti, Mithuna Sankranti is also considered as a highly auspicious day for performing Dan-Punya activities.
5 Followers accordingly consider making donations and performing saintly deeds by performing different rituals.
6 The Jagannath Temple of Puri witnesses a glorious celebration, wherein the temple is decorated with colored lights and vivid designs.
7 In Odisha, Mithun Sankranti is called Raja Parba and is celebrated for four days with a lot of enthusiasm.
8 On the first day of this festival, the women observe fast under which they strictly avoid consuming cooked food and salt.
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