Mesha Sankranti 2026 – As per Astrology

Mesha Sankranti is celebrated on the first day of the solar cycle year according to the Hindu calendar. The Hindu calendar also has a lunar new year, which is more religiously significant and occurs on different dates. Mesha Sankranti, the Sun moves into Aries. Major Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist festivals are based on Mesha Sankranti, with Vaisakhi and Vesak being the most famous.

Sankranti, which translates to “change of path,” refers to the direction in which the sun or other planets move. The constellation is mentioned by Mesha. According to ancient Vedanga scriptures, Mesha Sankranti means that this entire day is based on the passage of time.

On this special day, people remember Lord Shiva, Hanuman Ji, Lord Vishnu, and Maa Kali by offering sincere prayers. They take a bath in the holy river of the Ganga or the Yamuna. Some of them prepare Pana (a special drink) and then serve it to other devotees as well. People eat only vegetarian and freshly cooked food. They avoid consuming alcohol or any kind of non-vegetarian food items. Many people come wearing new clothes and jewelry on this day.

Mesh Sankranti Date

Mesha Sankranti on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Mesha Sankranti Punya Kala: 05:57 AM to 01:55 PM

Duration: 07 Hours 58 Mins

Mesha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala: 07:30 AM to 11:47 AM

Duration: 04 Hours 16 Mins

Significance of Mesha Sankranti

Mesha Sankranti is celebrated as the Solar New Year, irrespective of the time of the regional New Year. Mesha Sankranti is an important festival for Hindus. Pilgrims visited holy sites and took a dip in the river. In Bihar, it is celebrated as Satuan, which includes bathing and eating sattu as well as jaggery. It is also known as Vaishakh Sankranti. In some regions, the regional New Year also begins on the day of Mesha Sankranti.

Mesha Sankranti Rituals

Devotees worship Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vishnu, and Goddess Kali on this auspicious day. Taking a dip in the holy waters of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari is considered beneficial. People drink ‘Pana’, a traditional drink made from the pulp of mango fruit, on this day. It is highly recommended to follow the Punya Kaal Muhurat while performing the puja to get the benefits of past good deeds. During Mesha Sankranti, eating “Sattvik,” or pure, clean vegetarian food, and abstaining from bad habits is the most important aspect. Chanting stotras or holy mantras along with hymns while performing rituals or starting the ceremony is mandatory for every community.

Wrapping Up

Mesha Sankranti gives us new opportunities to start our new year with new energy and positivity. On the first day of the new year, people seek blessings from their Kul Devta and Hindu Gods to achieve desired success in the coming year. How people of India celebrate Mesha in different ways in different parts of the country. People not only perform rituals on this day but also donate to the needy. If you want to know more about Mesha Sankranti, then talk to astrologers.