Vrishabha Sankranti 2026: Date, timings, rituals and significance

Sun is the most brightest planets that represent power, energy and light. Sun changes its position in every one mont from one zodiac sign to another and that particular day is celebrated as Sankranti. This time, Sun will move from Aries zodiac sign to Taurus zodiac sign so it will be observed as Vrishabha Sankranti. This month, Vrishabha Sankranti is going to be observed Tomorrow, May 15, 2026.

Vrishabh Sankranti 2026: Date and Time

Vrishabha Sankranti Punya Kala - May 15, 2026 - 05:30 AM to 06:28 AM
Vrishabha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala - May 15, 2026 - 05:30 AM to 06:28 AM

Vrishabha Sankranti 2026: Significance

Sun represents light, energy, power and life force. This is a symbol for brightness, self-confidence, strength, sight, heart, will power, and a soul of a human being. Tomorrow, Sun will change its position and it will transit in Taurus or Vrishabha Rashi. In Taurus zodiac sign, Sun and Mercury will be together, which is a favorable combination and people will experience growth in their profession. Overall, each sign of the zodiac will have different effects. People visit different Ganga ghats on this specific day to take a holy bath in the Ganga river. This day has immense religious and spiritual significance because Sun transit is considered as a special day when Surya dev changes its position from one zodiac sign to another.

How to appease Lord Surya on Vrishabh Sankranti:

1. Offer Arghya or water to Lord Surya early in the morning or at the time of Sunrise.
2. Develop positive relationships with your father or other father figures.
3. To make your Sun strong, you can wear Ruby.
4. Performing Surya Namaskar is one of the most effective and powerful remedies to appease Lord Surya.
5. Devotees should seek blessings by touching their father's feet.
6. People should chant Surya Mantra 108 times.
7. Reciting Aditya Hridya Stotram is the powerful remedy for those who are suffering from health issues.

Mantra

1. Om Suryaye Namah..!!2. Om Bhaskraye Namah..!!3. Om Ghrani Suryaye Namah..!!