Dhanu Sankranti is the sacred day when Surya Dev transitions from Vrischika Rashi (Scorpio) to Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius). This divine shift marks the beginning of the holy Dhanu Maas, an auspicious period dedicated to Surya Puja, Annadan, Til Daan, and spiritual sadhana.
Celebrated with great devotion across India—especially in Odisha—Dhanu Sankranti is a powerful day to seek blessings, remove doshas, and invite prosperity into life.

This comprehensive guide covers the Dhanu Sankranti 2025 date, puja timings, rituals, importance, and best donations to perform for maximum punya.

Dhanu Sankranti 2025 Date & Time

• Dhanu Sankranti Date: 16 December 2025
• Sankranti Moment: 09:11 AM
• Punya Kaal: From Sankranti moment until sunset
• Mahapunya Kaal: 30 minutes before and after Sankranti

What is Dhanu Sankranti? (Meaning & Significance)

Dhanu Sankranti marks the Sun’s movement into Sagittarius, symbolizing a shift toward warmth, compassion, spiritual growth, and positive energy.
According to scriptures, Daan (charity) performed on this day gives 100X more punya, making it one of the most auspicious days for:

• Til Daan
• Annadan
• Blanket & Warm Clothes Donation
• Surya Puja
• Gau Seva

In Odisha, Dhanu Sankranti is celebrated with devotion through the famous Dhanu Muan, honoring Lord Jagannath.

Spiritual Importance of Dhanu Sankranti

✔ Blessings of Lord Surya

Offering Arghya on Dhanu Sankranti strengthens the Sun in one’s horoscope, improving energy, health, and leadership qualities.

✔ End of Suffering & Negative Karma

Til, jaggery, and Annadan donation remove obstacles and bring peace.

✔ Ideal Day for Charity

Dhanu Sankranti is one of the best days to perform:

• Surya Puja
• Tulsi Puja
• Anna Daan
• Warm Clothes Donation

✔ Improves Shani-Surya Relations

• Til Daan on this day reduces the malefic effects of Shani.

Dhanu Sankranti Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step Rituals)

1. Early Morning Rituals

• Wake up early and take a holy bath.
• Wear clean or traditional clothes.
• Offer Surya Arghya using water, flowers, and rice.
• Chant “Om Suryaya Namaha” or the Surya Gayatri Mantra.

2. Dhanu Sankranti Puja

• Light a ghee diya and incense.
• Offer til, jaggery, fruits, and chana.
• Perform Tulsi Puja and circumambulate Tulsi 11 times.
• Visit nearby temples of Surya, Jagannath, or Shani.

3. Perform Daan (Charity)

Daan is the core importance of Dhanu Sankranti.
Donate food, clothes, fruits, blankets, or sesame seeds.

Best Daan to Do on Dhanu Sankranti (Most Auspicious)

• Til Daan (Black & White Sesame) - A powerful offering to reduce Shani dosha and negative karma.
• Jaggery Daan (Gud Daan) - Brings warmth, prosperity, sweetness, and blessings.
• Annadan (Food Donation) - Feeding the hungry is considered Mahapunya on Dhanu Sankranti.
• Blanket & Sweater Donation - December is peak winter — donating warm clothes saves lives and brings enormous punya.
• Fruits, Rice, Wheat & Ghee Daan - Highly recommended for Dhanu Sankranti rituals.
• Gau Seva (Cow Feeding) - Offering green grass, jaggery, or fodder to cows removes obstacles.

Benefits of Dhanu Sankranti Puja & Daan

• Improves physical health and boosts inner strength
• Attracts abundance, prosperity, and success
• Reduces Surya and Shani dosha
• Removes obstacles, negativity, and bad karma
• Brings family harmony and mental peace
• Ensures protection and spiritual growth

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