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Mesasamkranti

Mesasamkranti

9.9
A Hindu holiday that marks the start of a new year when the sun enters the star sign Aries
  • noun
  • Indian
: Mesasamkranti
  • Mesasamkranti is observed when the sun enters Aries, signifying renewal and new beginnings.

Examples

  • Celebrations for Mesasamkranti mark the arrival of the new astrological year in many Hindu communities.

  • Many families perform special rituals on Mesasamkranti to welcome good fortune and prosperity.

  • We celebrate Mesasamkranti with family gatherings.

  • Many people observe Mesasamkranti by flying kites.

  • Mesasamkranti is a time for families to come together and celebrate the new astrological year.

  • On Mesasamkranti, many Hindus participate in rituals to honor the changing of the seasons.

  • Festivals during Mesasamkranti often include traditional foods and community events.

Surface Forms

Mesasamkranti singular
Mesasamkrantis plural

Etymology

Mesasamkranti comes from the Sanskrit parts Mesha ('Aries') and sankranti ('movement into' or 'transition'). So it is the festival for the day the sun moves into Aries and marks the start of the astrological new year.