Tula Sankranti, also known as Garbhana Sankranti or Garbhana Sankramana, is a popular Hindu festival that marks the first day of the Kartika month by the Hindu solar calendar. It typically falls in mid-October and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm, particularly in parts of Karnataka, Odisha, and Maharashtra. The festival is one of the twelve Sankranti festivals observed throughout the year, each corresponding to the Sun's movement from one zodiac sign to another. In this case, the festival marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Tula (Libra). Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Parvati are worshipped on this day in Odisha and Karnataka respectively. Tula Sankranti 2024 falls on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Scroll down to know more about Tula Sankranti 2024 date and the significance of this auspicious day. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates. 

Tula Sankranti 2024 Date and  Punya Kala Muhurat

Tula Sankranti 2024 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 17. The Tula Sankranti Punya Kala will start from 06:33 AM to 11:46 AM and will last for 5 hours and 13 minutes. The Tula Sankranti Moment will be at 07:52 AM. When Does Libra Season Start and End? Meaning and Personality Traits of the Zodiac Sign Ruled by Venus. 

Tula Sankranti Significance

Tula Sankranti holds agricultural and spiritual significance as it marks the onset of the harvest season. In several regions of India, farmers celebrate the festival by offering prayers for a prosperous harvest and hope for a good yield. Devotees also perform rituals, offer food to the needy, and take holy baths in rivers, believing that doing so on this day will cleanse them of past sins. Tula Sankranti festival is a time for gratitude and renewal, symbolising balance and harmony, which are associated with the Libra zodiac sign.

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