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Tula Sankranti 2024

तुला संक्रांति

The solar transit into Libra (Tula Rashi), marked by the sun entering its sign of debilitation. In Kerala this period (Thula Masam) is considered sacred for Lakshmi worship and the recitation of Lalita Sahasranama.

Dates in 2024

  • Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 — Sun enters Tula (Libra), marking Dakshinayana transition's midpoint. Sacred snana and dana are prescribed.

    Tula Sankrantiतुला संक्रान्ति
    yearly06:34 – 18:12
    sankrantidana
    Sources (2)
    • Muhurta Chintamani — Samvatsara-prakarana, Sankranti-punyakala section, verses 7-8Tula and Mesha Sankranti share 'madhya' (16 ghatikas centered on Sankranti moment) punyakala for snana-dana; Tula marks midpoint of dakshinayana.
    • Padma Purana — Srishti-khanda, Sankranti-vibhaga section, Vishnupadi / Shadashiti sectionTula and Mesha (Vishuva) Sankranti dana fruit said to be lakh-fold; reinforces snana-dana prescription.

Authoritative source

— Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

तुला संक्रान्ति दान

Tula Sankranti Dana

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