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Karka Sankranti |
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Sankranti means transmigration of the Sun from one Rāshi (zodiac sign) to the next. Hence, there are 12 Sankrantis in a year as Sun takes 1 year to go through the entire zodiac. Karka Sankranti happens when the Sun moves into Cancer from Gemini. The hours before and after the Sun shifts into a new sign are unsettling, much like moving homes. Ancient seers considered these times unfit for auspicious beginnings. Reflect on the past month, its challenges, pros, cons, and lessons learned. Use this time to plan for the month ahead. Sankranti day is ideal for meditation, prayer, contemplation, and reading scriptures. |
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Dakshinayana |
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Dakshinayana commences as the Sun moves into the sign of Cancer. Dakshinayana refers to the movement of the sun to the south of the equator and indicates the six-month period between the summer solstice and the winter solstice, when the days become shorter and nights longer. Symbolically, it represents a time of introspection, contemplation, and inner growth. In Hinduism, it is believed that during Dakshinayana, the gods and goddesses rest, and it is considered an auspicious period for spiritual practices, meditation, and self-reflection. This period is contrasted with Uttarayana (Sun’s transit into Capricorn), when the Sun starts its northern movement and marks the beginning of longer days. Dakshinayana is a time for embracing inner transformation and connecting with one’s inner self in the Indian cultural context. |
