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News India Live, Digital Desk: Symbol of happiness and enthusiasm ‘Baisakhi’ festival this year in 2026 14 April, Tuesday Will be celebrated. This festival is celebrated with great pomp throughout North India, including Punjab and Haryana, to celebrate the harvest of Rabi crop and as the Sikh New Year. This day is also very important from the astrological point of view because on this day the Sun God will enter his exalted sign Aries, which is called ‘Aries Sankranti’.
Auspicious time of Baisakhi and Aries Sankranti 2026
According to the Vedic calendar, the change in the zodiac sign of the Sun determines the date of Baisakhi. The main Muhurtas of this year are as follows:
Baisakhi Date: 14 April 2026 (Tuesday).
Moment of Aries Sankranti: 09:39 am (when Sun will enter Aries).
Punya Kaal: From 05:57 am to 01:55 pm.
Maha Punya Kaal: From 07:30 am to 11:47 pm (best time for charity).
Importance of Baisakhi in Sikhism and Agriculture
The day of Baisakhi is not just a harvest festival, but also has deep historical significance. On this day in the year 1699, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji Had established ‘Khalsa Panth’. Farmers celebrate this day by dancing ‘Bhangra’ and ‘Gidda’ to welcome the new crop. Special Ardaas and ‘Kada Prasad’ are distributed in Gurudwaras.
Sun’s Aries transit: Luck of these zodiac signs will shine
When Sun God moves into Aries, he is at his highest power. This transit, starting from April 14, will prove lucky for many zodiac signs:
Aries: Sun will be in the ascendant house of your zodiac sign. There will be a tremendous increase in self-confidence and new leadership opportunities will be available in your career.
Gemini: New sources of income will open and long pending desires may be fulfilled. There are chances of big profits in business.
Leo: Luck will fully support you. There are strong possibilities of promotion and salary hike. There are also possibilities of religious journeys.
Scorpio: Respect will increase in the society and you can get benefits from old investments.
What to do on Aries Sankranti?
On this auspicious day, there is a tradition of taking bath in holy rivers and offering Arghya to the Sun God. This day is considered very auspicious for charity. Donating jaggery, wheat and copper items on this day strengthens the position of the Sun in the horoscope and increases respect.