Chaitra Sakranti

The Hindu community people in Dhaka Bangladesh celebrate Chaitra Sankranti and Pahela Baishakh following age-old traditions. The celebrations bring together people, irrespective of their creed and social differences.

Photo send by Palash Kumar Rajbongshi-Bangladesh

Photo send by Palash Kumar Rajbongshi-Bangladesh

Chaitra Sakranti is celebrated in the month of Chaitra. Sun will enter Pisces sign during Chaitra Sankranti. The auspicious period will begin after sunset. It is considered auspicious to do charity, donation, holy bath etc on this day. Sacred time is considered appropriate for taking bath in holy rivers or pilgrimage sites. The festival of Surya Sakranti is a joyous and auspicious occasion that provides strength to mind, body and soul

Chaitra Sankranti Fast Festival

It is important to devote yourself in the worship of god on this day. Devotees should perform religious ceremonies and meditate to achieve wisdom, peace and beautiful mind. Worshipping god on this day is considered to be very sacred. The pure environment and Deity worship reinforces the body as a result of meditation, yoga, homas etc. As per the Hindu culture, Chaitra Sakranti is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calender. It combines the significance of mythologies related to ancient scriptures and auspicious occasions.

The day is not just auspicious and sacred for religious activities but is considered to be practically perfect. The devotees should adopt the sense of creation in mind, body and soul and leave the tendency of destruction. A person who adopts an honest and simple life is blessed with happiness, peace and contentment.

Significance of Chaitra Sankranti

Festivals have been considered an important part of Hindu culture and tradition. There are many legends related to these festivals which makes them meaningful. Likewise, Chaitra Sakranti is one of the most auspicious festival celebrated in India in different ways. It is celebrated with a great feeling of devotion, enthusiasm and pleasure.

In this month the motion of Sun heads towards Summers. During Summers, the Sun rises in the North and the duration of day increases. The auspicious mornings commences with early morning baths and Sun worship. It is believed that following these rituals purifies the soul and helps attain salvation. On the other hand, the one who does it is blessed with sacred benefits.

On the day of Chaitra Sakranti, the devotees must chant Gayantri Mantra with full devotion and faith since it is dedicated to Sun. Chanting Gayatri Mantra blesses the person with intelligence and wisdom. People perform religious ceremonies and do charity as per their potency. Elder people in the house donate food, clothes, money etc on this day. Special food and sweets are prepared at homes to celebrate this occasion.