Kanya Sankranti 2026 Date: Grand entry of Sun God in Virgo, Kanya Sankranti will be celebrated on 17th September; Desired career advancement

In Sanatan Panchang and Vedic Astrology, the entry of Lord Bhuvan Bhaskar i.e. Sun God, the king of planets, soul, fame, fame and high administrative position, from one zodiac sign to another is called ‘Sankranti’. After midnight on September 16, 2026 (at 01:14 AM in the early hours of September 17), Sun God is completing his journey of his own sign Leo and transiting into the sign of his best friend Mercury, Virgo. This astronomical change has been called ‘Kanya Sankranti’ in the scriptures. Since the Sankranti period of Sun God is falling on the night of 16-17 September, as per the Udayatithi and rules of the scriptures, the great festival of Kanya Sankranti, bathing in holy rivers, Surya Arghya and special rituals of Mahapunyakal are observed. Thursday, 17 September 2026 Will be celebrated duly.

In astrology, this union of Sun and Mercury creates the auspicious ‘Budhaditya Rajyoga’ in Virgo, which paves the way for intelligence, prudence, logical ability and expansion in business. According to astrological texts, by doing special worship of Sun God on the auspicious day of Sankranti, the weak Sun in the horoscope of the person becomes strong, relations with father become sweet and one gets blessings from senior officials in the workplace.

According to the scriptures, sun bathing and charity at the time of Sankranti is fruitful only during the Punyakaal or Mahapunyakaal. The authentic details of auspicious times for Kanya Sankranti on 17 September 2026 are as follows:

The total duration of Mahapunyakal is 2 hours 5 minutes. It is said in the scriptures that an Anjali water offering and donation of a handful of food grains done during the Mahapunyakal period provides virtuous results equal to thousands of times the donation on normal days.

If you have been struggling for a long time to get your desired job, promotion, success in government job examination or expansion in business, then definitely adopt these 4 Vedic remedies during the Mahapunyakal of Kanya Sankranti (06:07 AM to 08:12 AM) on 17th September:

1. Reciting Tri-Arghya and Dwadash Naam from a copper vessel

On the day of Kanya Sankranti, fill a pure copper pot with fresh water at sunrise in the morning. Add a pinch of kumkum (roli), akshat (unbroken rice), a little jaggery and red caner or hibiscus flower. Raise both hands above your head and face the Sun God and offer Arghya by dropping a thin stream of water. While offering Arghya, look at the rising sun from the stream of water and chant 12 names of Lord Surya –Om Mitray Namah, Om Ravye Namah, Om Suryay Namah, Om Bhanve Namah, Om Khagaya Namah, Om Pushne Namah, Om Hiranyagarbhay Namah, Om Marichaye Namah, Om Adityaya Namah, Om Savitre Namah, Om Arkay Namah, Om Bhaskaray Namah.Pronounce -. To prevent water from touching the feet on the ground, keep a copper or brass plate below it and later offer that water in a plant or basil bed. This remedy increases self-confidence and leadership ability manifold.

2. Recitation of ‘Aditya Hridaya Stotra’ written by Valmiki Ramayana three times

Recitation of ‘Aditya Hriday Stotra’ is considered infallible to please Lord Sun and to get freedom from fear of the unknown, court disputes and workplace politics in life. Before the victory of Lanka, when Lord Shri Ram was standing in the battlefield, Maharishi Agastya had advised him to recite this stotra. During the Mahapunyakal period of Kanya Sankranti, sit on a red woolen seat towards the east, light a ghee lamp and recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra thrice with a calm mind. This solution eliminates obstacles in job transfer and promotion and provides new heights to the career.

3. Great donation of sun-related items (jaggery, wheat, copper and red clothes)

It is said in the scriptures that the day of Sankranti remains incomplete without charity. On the day of Kanya Sankranti, for the peace of the Sun planet, donate 1.25 kg of whole wheat, 1.25 kg of jaggery, a copper vessel (like a pot or bowl), red sandalwood and red colored cloth to any worthy Brahmin, priest or needy person with respect. If possible, go to a cow shed on this day and feed jaggery and wheat porridge or sweet bread to the cow with your own hands. By serving the cow, the compatibility of all the nine planets along with the Sun is achieved and the ‘Pitra Dosh’ and ‘Surya Dosh’ of the horoscope are pacified.

4. Touch father’s feet and chant Gayatri Mantra 108 times.

In Vedic astrology, Sun God is considered a symbol of father, ancestor and power. The Sun can never give auspicious results to a person who disrespects his father. On the day of Kanya Sankranti, after taking bath in the morning, first of all touch the feet of your father, Baba or any father-like elder and seek their blessings and gift them a gift. After this, chant Mahamantra with Rudraksha or Tulsi rosary. ‘Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Tatsaviturvarenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat’ Chant it at least 108 times. This remedy strengthens intellectual acuity, concentration and positive aura.

It is mandatory to follow some special rules on the holy day of Sankranti:

• Adherence to Satvikta: Maintain a completely sattvik atmosphere in the house on this day. Completely give up Tamasic food (onion, garlic, meat, alcohol).

• Giving up salt (Alona Vrat): If possible, on the day of Sankranti, eat food without salt throughout the day or consume sattvik fruits containing rock salt only once after sunset. Giving up salt on Sankranti protects from skin and eye diseases.

• Avoid sleeping late: Sleeping till after sunrise on the day of Surya Sankranti is considered a cause of poverty in the scriptures. Wake up before Brahma Muhurta or sunrise and complete your bath and meditation.

• Control over anger and harsh words: Since Sun is entering Virgo and Mercury is the lord of speech, do not get angry at any subordinate employee, laborer or family member on this day and avoid using harsh words.

Worship Sun God by taking advantage of this rare astronomical coincidence and Mahapunyakal period of Kanya Sankranti on 17th September 2026. These 4 measures taken with devotion and devotion will remove darkness, laziness and obstacles from your life and spread the light of brightness, health and success.