Mesha Sankranti 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 April, when the Sun enters sidereal Aries (Mesha) at 3:33 PM IST in Pushya nakshatra. In New Delhi, the Punya Kala is 11:16 AM to 6:46 PM and the Maha Punya Kala is 1:24 PM to 5:41 PM. The day marks the solar New Year, celebrated as Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Pana Sankranti in Odisha and Vaisakhi in Punjab. Because the Sankranti falls in the afternoon, Vishu in Kerala and Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal are observed the next day, 15 April.
Mesha Sankranti marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Solar calendar. On this day, the Sun enters the sidereal Aries or Mesha rashi and so it is called Mesha Sankranti.
Regional New Year festivals are celebrated on this day or the next, depending on the time of the Sankranti, such as Vaisakhi in Punjab, Pana Sankranti in Odisha, Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal, Vishu in Kerala and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu.
Mesha Sankranti Date, Timings & Muhurta 2027
In 2027, Mesha Sankranti will occur on Wednesday, the 14th of April, at 03:33 PM, in Pushya nakshatra. Below is a table with the exact timings of the commencement and closing of the Mesha Sankranti festival along with the Punya and Maha Punya kaal Muhurta.
| Event | Date & Day | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha Sankranti | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2027 | 03:33 PM (Sankranti moment) | — |
| Punya Kala | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2027 | 11:16 AM – 06:46 PM | 07 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Maha Punya Kala | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2027 | 01:24 PM – 05:41 PM | 04 Hours 16 Minutes |
2027 Mesha Sankranti Phalam Benefits:
Mesha Sankranti festival is considered to be an auspicious period where people perform Puja rituals to gain special blessings from deities like Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali. Below are a few noteworthy points:
- It is a fruitful period for people who are engaged in laborious tasks.
- An economically good time as commodities costs would be normal.
- A gainful phase for people to get stability in life.
- A healthy prosperous period for people of different nationalities to interact with each other as well as a productive time for substantial rise in grains and stocks of countries.
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2027 Mesha Sankranti Rituals & Celebrations
The given rituals are followed during Mesha Sankranti:
- People worship Lord Shiva, Hanuman ,Vishnu and Goddess Kali on this auspicious day. Taking a holy dip in the sacred waters of Ganga, Yamuna and Godavari is considered beneficial.
- ‘Pana’, a traditional sweet drink made from bael (wood apple) pulp, jaggery, curd and water, is offered to the deities and shared on this day, especially in Odisha.
- Adhering to the Punya Kaal Muhurta while performing Puja rites is highly recommended for getting benefits of past good deeds.
- The most important aspect of Mesha Sankranti is eating ‘Satvik’ or pure vegetarian food and refraining from any bad habits.
- Chanting stotras or Holy mantras along with hymns while performing rituals or commencing celebrations is considered highly auspicious.
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After performing rituals as per the given Muhurta, it’s time for people to celebrate the festival of Mesha Sankranti or Maha Vishuva Sankranti. It is celebrated as per various solar regional calendars in India.
- In Odisha the first day of the year is celebrated on the same day of Sankranti if it occurs before Hindu midnight. It is called Pana Sankranti or Maha Vishuva Sankranti by the people of Odisha.
- The state of Tamilnadu celebrates Sankranti after sunrise and before sunset as the year commences on the same day. If Sankranti or Sankranthi occurs after sunset the year begins on the following day. Puthandu is the name of Mesha Sankranti in the state.
- According to the Malayalam calendar, the day is divided into five parts from sunrise to sunset. If the Sankranti takes place within the first three parts, that is, before the end of Madhyahna, the year begins on the same day. Otherwise, it begins on the following day. Kerala celebrates Mesha Sankranti by the name of Vishu.
- While in West Bengal Sankranti takes place between sunrise and midnight of the day and the year begins on the following day. If it occurs after midnight, the year begins on the next following day. It is popularly known as Naba Barsha or Pohela Boishakh.
- Besides the given four states, Mesha Sankranti is pompously celebrated as Bihu in Assam and Vaisakhi in Punjab.
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FAQs
When is Mesha Sankranti in 2027?
Mesha Sankranti in 2027 will occur on Wednesday, the 14th of April, at 03:33 PM.
What is the significance of Mesha Sankranti?
Mesha Sankranti marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Solar calendar as the Sun enters the sidereal Aries or Mesha rashi.
What rituals are performed during Mesha Sankranti?
During Mesha Sankranti, people perform Puja rituals to gain blessings from deities like Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali. It is considered an auspicious period.
Which regional festivals coincide with Mesha Sankranti?
Regional festivals such as Vaisakhi in Punjab, Pana Sankranti in Odisha, Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal, Vishu in Kerala, and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu are celebrated around Mesha Sankranti.
What is the Punya Kala time for Mesha Sankranti 2027?
The exact Punya Kala time for Mesha Sankranti 2027 is provided in the festival timings table, which details the auspicious periods for performing rituals.