Mithuna Sankranti
Also known as: Raja Parba, Raja Sankranti, Mithun Sankranti
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Mithuna Sankranti marks the sun's entry into Gemini and the arrival of the monsoon season. In Odisha it is the heart of Raja Parba, a joyful three-day festival honouring Mother Earth and womanhood, when fieldwork pauses, girls enjoy swings and new clothes, and families share the special podapitha cake.
For your location
Timing Advisory
This festival follows sunrise timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
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Offer water to the sun and give the earth a day of rest — no digging or ploughing
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Celebrate the women and girls of the family with rest, swings, and new clothes
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Share podapitha and seasonal fruit with neighbours
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Welcome the monsoon with gratitude for the year's crops ahead
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Mithuna Sankranti is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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