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Tula Sankranti 2026: Date, Punya Kaal Timings, Holy Bath Rules, and Auspicious Donations
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News18•16-10-2026, 11:40
Tula Sankranti 2026: Date, Punya Kaal Timings, Holy Bath Rules, and Auspicious Donations
- •Tula Sankranti will be observed on Saturday, October 17, 2026, marking the Sun's transit into Libra.
- •The Punya Kaal lasts for 5 hours and 43 minutes, starting from 12:06 PM until 5:50 PM.
- •The Maha Punya Kaal spans 1 hour and 54 minutes, running from 3:55 PM to 5:50 PM for rituals and baths.
- •Taking a holy bath in sacred rivers or at home with Gangajal washes away sins and brings merits.
- •Donating items related to the Sun like wheat, jaggery, red clothes, and copper strengthens the horoscope.
Key Questions Answered
Tula Sankranti 2026 falls on Saturday, October 17. The precise moment of the Sun's transit into Libra will occur at 7:57 PM, marking the beginning of the new solar month.
On Tula Sankranti, the Punya Kaal lasts for 5 hours and 43 minutes, running from 12:06 PM to 5:50 PM. Within that timeframe, the Maha Punya Kaal is active for 1 hour and 54 minutes, starting at 3:55 PM and ending at 5:50 PM.
Since Tula Sankranti is closely associated with the Sun, devotees are advised to donate items related to the Sun such as wheat, red or orange clothes, jaggery, red sandalwood, saffron, copper utensils, gold, and ghee. Making these donations helps strengthen the Sun's position in the horoscope and eliminates Surya dosha.
