As the sun transitions into Vrischika Rashi (Scorpio), the sacred occasion of Vrischika Sankranti marks a powerful time for spiritual renewal and divine blessings. In 2025, this celestial event falls on November 16, offering devotees a golden opportunity to invoke Lord Surya’s grace for prosperity (Bhagya Uday) and protection. This guide unveils the traditional puja vidhi, rituals, and mantras to harness the cosmic energy of Sankranti.
The Significance of Vrischika Sankranti
In Hindu astrology, Sankranti signifies the Sun’s movement into a new zodiac sign. Vrischika Sankranti holds special importance as it symbolizes:
- Transformation: Scorpio (Vrischika) represents resilience and rebirth—ideal for shedding negativity.
- Divine Light: Worshipping Lord Surya on this day removes obstacles (Vighna Nashak).
- Karma Cleansing: Charity and prayers help balance past karmic debts.
Vrischika Sankranti 2025 Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Pre-Puja Preparations
- Cleanliness: Bathe before sunrise and wear fresh, preferably yellow or orange clothes.
- Altar Setup: Place a copper kalash filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut atop uncooked rice.
- Offerings: Prepare naivedyam with jaggery-based sweets, sesame seeds (til), and seasonal fruits.
2. Sankranti Puja Rituals
Begin at sunrise (Brahma Muhurta) facing east:
- Invocation: Light a ghee lamp and chant the Surya Gayatri Mantra:
“ॐ आदित्याय विद्महे मार्तण्डाय धीमहि तन्नः सूर्यः प्रचोदयात्॥”
- Arghya: Offer water to the Sun while reciting “ॐ सूर्याय नमः” (Om Suryaya Namah).
- Sankranti Mantra:
“मकरस्थाय भगवते सहस्रकिरणाय धनधान्य प्रदायिने नमः॥”
3. Special Rituals for Bhagya Uday (Fortune’s Rise)
- Til Daan: Donate black sesame seeds mixed with jaggery to the needy for prosperity.
- Deep Daan: Float a diya in flowing water to honor ancestors and attract luck.
- 11 Circumambulations: Walk around a peepal tree 11 times with red thread tied to its trunk.
Powerful Mantras for Vrischika Sankranti 2025
Enhance your puja with these sacred chants:
- General Sankranti Mantra:
“ॐ ह्रीं ह्रीं सूर्याय सहस्रकिरणराय मनोवांछित फलम् देहि देहि स्वाहा॥”
- For Wealth:
“ॐ घृणिं सूर्य्यः आदित्यः श्रियै स्वाहा॥”
Post-Puja Observances
- Feast (Bhog): Share the offered prasad with family after puja.
- Charity: Donate blankets or warm clothes to honor the winter transition.
- Vrat (Optional): Fast until sunset, consuming only satvik meals afterward.
Vrischika Sankranti 2025 is a celestial doorway to align with cosmic rhythms. By performing this puja vidhi with devotion, you invite Bhagya Uday—the dawn of fortune—into your life. May Lord Surya bless you with vitality, wisdom, and abundance as the Sun embarks on its sacred journey through Vrischika Rashi.
Note: Verify exact timings with local Panchang for November 16, 2025, as Sankranti moments vary by location.