Sankranti / Pongal Puja is performed during the auspicious harvest festival to celebrate nature’s bounty and express gratitude for a successful harvest. The ritual typically includes Ganapati Puja, Sankalp, Kalash Sthapana, and chanting of mantras invoking blessings from the Sun God, Lord Vishnu, and other deities associated with prosperity.

The highlight of the ceremony is the Pongal preparation, where rice, milk, jaggery, and other ingredients are offered in a ceremonial pot as an expression of gratitude for abundance. Family members participate in prayers, Aarti, and offering of sweets, fruits, and grains, creating a joyous and spiritually uplifting environment.

This Puja is believed to enhance prosperity, ensure family well-being, strengthen bonds, and attract positive energy and divine blessings for the year ahead. Decorations with turmeric, mango leaves, and sugarcane symbolize abundance and cultural richness.

FAQs

1. Who should perform Sankranti / Pongal Puja?
Families, farmers, and communities seeking prosperity, health, and gratitude for abundance.

2. Can it be performed at home?
Yes, it can be performed at home, community centers, or temples with a qualified Pandit Ji.

3. What are the benefits of this Puja?

• Prosperity and financial stability

• Health and well-being for the family

• Strengthening of familial and community bonds

• Spiritual blessings for success and abundance

4. When is the ideal time to perform the Puja?
During Makar Sankranti / Pongal festival, preferably on the day of the harvest celebration or auspicious time advised by the Pandit Ji.