Dhanu Sankranti, also known as Dhanur Sankranthi or Dhanu Sankraman, is the auspicious day when Sun (Surya Bhagwan) enters into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius).
Dhanu Sankranti is of great significance in Orissa and special prayers and pujas are offered to Lord Jagannath on the day.
In Odisha, a special sweet made of rice known as Dhanumuan is prepared on the day.
The auspicious month for Vaishnava sect of people, Dhanur Mas, begins on this day. During Dhanur Mas, the popular Dhanu Yatra is celebrated at Baragarh in Odisha. This day commemorates the visit of Lord Sri Krishna to Mathura.
Sankraman Snan (ritual bath during Dhanu Sankranti) is performed in holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra, and Cauvery during this auspicious day. Dhanur Mas ends on Makara Sankranti day. Makara Sankranti marks the transition of Sun to Makara Rashi (Capricorn)
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