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Mumbai: Mithun Sankranti holds great spiritual and astrological importance in Hinduism, marking the moment the Sun transitions from one zodiac sign to another. In 2025, this celestial event will take place on Sunday, 15 June, when Surya Dev (the Sun) exits Taurus and enters Gemini. Considered a highly auspicious occasion for charity and spiritual merit, any donations made on this day are believed to bring long-lasting blessings.

In Vedic astrology, the Sun symbolises the soul, father, respect, vitality, leadership, and health. Its transit affects all 12 zodiac signs, but when it enters Gemini—ruled by Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication—it especially impacts one’s wisdom, life direction, and cognitive abilities. This year, a rare Trigrahi Yoga (triple planetary conjunction) forms in Gemini, as the Sun aligns with Mercury and Jupiter (Guru). The conjunction of the Sun and Jupiter creates the highly auspicious Guru Aditya Rajyoga, believed to bring enhanced knowledge, wealth, authority, and leadership skills.

What to Donate on Mithun Sankranti 2025

Clothes (Green and Yellow):

Mercury is associated with the colour green, while the Sun favours yellow. Donating green clothes pleases Mercury and promotes peace, harmony, and financial stability. Yellow clothing is also auspicious to offer during this time.

Grains (Especially Rice or Wheat):

Offering food grains on Sankranti is considered a ‘Mahadaan’ (great donation). It ensures abundance at home, attracts ancestral blessings, and maintains prosperity.

Water:

In the peak of summer, donating water is considered a supremely virtuous act. It provides peace to ancestors and brings emotional tranquility and happiness to the giver.

Green Moong Dal:

This lentil is linked with Mercury and strengthens intellect, speech, and business acumen. Donating it on this day enhances Mercury’s positive influence.

Sweets – Mishri, Sugar, or Jaggery:

Offering sweets represents joy and auspiciousness. Donate them to children, priests, or temples to invite sweetness and happiness into your life.

Copper Utensils or Items:

Copper is the Sun’s favourite metal. Donating copper vessels or small items to a Brahmin or someone in need can bring improvements in respect, vitality, and health.

Green Fodder to Cows:

Feeding green grass to cows is deeply sacred as cows are believed to embody all deities. Green fodder also pleases Mercury. This act invites divine grace and peace into your household.

Sunrise Ritual Before Donation

Before making any donations on Mithun Sankranti, offer Arghya (water oblation) to the rising Sun by mixing red sandalwood and flowers in water. Only after this ritual should you proceed with charity. Donating these specific items on this day pleases both Surya and Budh (Mercury), ensuring increased peace, prosperity, intelligence, and happiness in life.

(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)