Kanya Sankranti 2026 Date: Kanya Sankranti marks the moment when the Sun transits into the Virgo (Kanya) zodiac sign. On this day, one should bathe and perform acts of charity according to their means; this helps cleanse sins and brings spiritual merit. Those who have lost their parents should offer *Tarpan* (water oblations) to their ancestors; this satisfies the ancestors and invokes their blessings, leading to prosperity in life. Performing specific astrological remedies on Kanya Sankranti can alleviate *Surya Dosh* (Sun-related afflictions) in one's horoscope and remove obstacles in one's career.

Kanya Sankranti 2026 Date
According to the Vedic almanac (*Panchang*), the Sun will enter the Virgo zodiac sign on September 17 at 7:58 AM. This marks the precise moment of Kanya Sankranti. *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga* and *Ravi Yoga* will occur on this day; tasks undertaken during these auspicious *Yogas* are likely to be successful.

Vishwakarma Puja on Kanya Sankranti
Kanya Sankranti coincides with the *Shashthi Tithi* (sixth day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of *Bhadrapada*. On this day, the Moon will be in the Scorpio (*Vrishchik*) sign, accompanied by the *Anuradha Nakshatra* and *Vishkambha Yoga*. Additionally, Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated annually on the day of Kanya Sankranti.

Kanya Sankranti 2026: *Maha-Punya Kaal* (Period of Great Auspiciousness)

The *Maha-Punya Kaal* for Kanya Sankranti will last for 2 hours and 3 minutes, extending from 7:58 AM to 10:01 AM.

Meanwhile, the *Punya Kaal* (auspicious period) will span from 7:58 AM to 2:31 PM, making the total duration of the *Punya Kaal* 6 hours and 33 minutes. Those unable to bathe or perform charity during the *Maha-Punya Kaal* for any reason may do so during the *Punya Kaal*. 

Remedies for Surya Dosha (Solar Affliction) on Kanya Sankranti 2026
On the occasion of Kanya Sankranti, take a holy bath during the *Maha-Punya Kaal* (the most auspicious period) to alleviate any *Surya Dosha* present in your horoscope. Afterward, offer water to your ancestors (*Pitris*). Then, clad in clean clothes, offer *Arghya* (ritual water offering) to the Sun God. Fill a vessel with water, add red flowers, red sandalwood paste, and a little jaggery to it, and offer it to Lord Bhaskar while chanting the mantra "Om Surya Devaya Namah." Follow this by reciting the *Aditya Hridaya Stotra* and performing the *Aarti*. With the grace of the Sun God, your endeavors will meet with success.

To harness the auspicious influence of the Sun on Kanya Sankranti, donate items associated with the Sun. Depending on your capacity, you may donate jaggery, wheat, red sandalwood, red clothing, red flowers, copper vessels, etc., to a Brahmin.

In addition to these two simple yet effective remedies, you may chant the Sun God's *Beej Mantra*—"Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah"—using a rosary made of red sandalwood beads or *Rudraksha* beads.

If you prefer not to perform any of the above rituals, simply serve your parents and the elders in your household on the occasion of Kanya Sankranti. Seek blessings by serving a father-figure; doing so will lead to your progress and prosperity.

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