Tula Sankranti: The secret behind illuminating the darkest night of the year

Tula Sankranti is the event of the transit of the Sun into the sign of Tula Rashi. This is one of the recurring annual events but every year the results vary due to the constant planetary movements.

The Sun transiting through different Rashi is the precursor of changing seasons. The change of seasons is the basis of any agricultural civilization. So, every Sankranti is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Hinduism.

Whenever the Sun transits into a new sign, it gives results mixed with the qualities of the particular zodiac sign. To understand the different variations of the Sun in each sign, it is given a new name, corresponding to that sign.

Hence, the Sun in Tula Rashi is known as the Tvaṣṭā Aditya. The Tvaṣṭa Aditya is responsible for creation and moulding.

Date of Tula Sankranti:

According to the Drik Panchang the

• Tula Sankranti falls on Friday, October 17, 2025
• Punya Kala - 10:00 AM to 05:48 PM
• Maha Punya Kala - 11:57 PM to 03:51 PM

Tula Sankranti: Why is it so unique?

In astrology the sun is the personality and pride. A strong sun gives us the confidence to be ourselves. Natives with dominant sun in their charts are power hungry, want to shine and stand out.

Whereas Libra the 7th sign of the natural zodiac is the sign of partnership, compromise and romance. The sign where diplomacy becomes utmost important to lead on the path.

And nature throws its unparalleled tantrum by uniting these two poles apart.

Transit of Sun: Travel through the Nakshatra

During its travel in Tula Rashi the Sun passes through three constellations, Chitra, Swati, and Vishakha Naxatra.

Chitra : This nakshatra is ruled by Lord Vishwakarma. He is the divine architect and craftsman. Sun in Chitra becomes highly creative and artistic in its expression.

Swati: This nakshatra is ruled by Rahu. Here Sun gets debilitated and becomes extremely diplomatic unlike its true nature of regality.

Vishakha: When the Sun passes through nakshatra of Jupiter, it regains its strength. And it becomes motivated and driven.

Legends of Tula Sankranti

Tula Sankranti is celebrated with humongous fervor in the states of Karnataka and Odisha. There are two popular legends of Tula Sankranti coming from both the states.

Karnataka: The birth of Kaveri river

Tula Sankranti is celebrated as the birthday of river Kaveri. The legend says that Kaveri river was born as a girl called Vishnumaya to Lord Brahma. She came to Earth as Lopamudra. Here she was adopted by sage Kavar or Kavera. He renamed her Kaveri. When she grew up Kavar Muni got her married to sage Agastya.

Sage Agastya often neglected her due to his extreme desire for knowledge and spirituality. One day, when Sage Agastya was engrossed in his philosophical and spiritual austerities, Kaveri became dizzy with the perpetual melancholic solitude.

Accidentally, she fell into the bathing tank of her husband and gushed out as the river Kaveri. Her watery form became the source of steady water supply in the drought-stricken area of Kodagu.

This way she fulfilled the goal of her birth on Earth which was to benefit the land and people of Kodagu. She is mentioned as the seven holy gangas in the Purana. The Kaveri is the third longest river in Southern India covering a distance of nearly 800 KM.

The river ends her course in Bay of Bengal. Three more rivers cross the Kaveri on its journey from Tala Kaveri to the Bay of Bengal.  People take sacred baths at Mayavaram, Tamil Nadu, and Bhagamandala, Karnataka, during the month of Tula Sankranti.

Odisha: The impregnation of Mother Earth

When Sun enters the Tula Rashi his scorching heat metamorphoses into soothing warmth. It is assumed in Odisha that the mellowed rays of sun impregnates the Goddess Earth. So it is called Garbhana Sankranti.

This is the time for sowing the seeds of winter crops. The sowing of the seeds is symbolic of conception. As the pregnant Earth will nurture these seeds within her and birth a good harvest in winters.

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Significance of Tula Sankranti

Tula Sankranti is associated with the biggest festival of Hindus - Diwali, celebrated as the triumph of good over evil.

It is commemorated when the Sun is debilitated and it's a new moon. The weakness of the two natural luminaries creates the darkest night of the year. This is considered as the symbol of evil.

Well that's why we adorn the night with numerous earthen lamps (diyas). The lighting of diyas show the power of light and are celebrated as a symbol of victory of good over the darkness.

Debilitated sun and its meaning with impact

Vedic astrology works on various principles. Debilitation of a planet is one of the core basics of Vedic astrology which helps to understand the strength of a particular planet in the natal chart.

Debilitation in Vedic astrology

In Vedic astrology, when a planet is placed in a particular zodiac sign, it loses its natural strength. The planet is considered at its weakest point here giving more negative than positive outcomes. Debilitated planets are not always bad, however they indicate challenges in the related areas of life.

Libra is the seventh sign of the natural zodiac (kaal purush kundali). It represents love, balance, mutual harmony, however Sun being the dominant one gets debilitated at 10 degrees (deepest debilitation point) in 2nd pada of swati nakshatra owned by Rahu. It is also observed in many cases that despite the zodiac sign, when the sun is placed in the seventh house , it gives debilitating effects to the native, creating problems in marriage, partnership etc.

Effects of debilitated Sun: A general overview

Natives with a debilitated sun in their natal chart come across various hurdles in their lives related to the domain of ego, selfimage, backing from father, issues with paternal lineage, family legacy or business and government support.

They are always exploring ways to seek public validation relying heavily on vanity. Their self- expression becomes masked by the need to come across as “perfect” or “admired”.

Their relationship with father or father-like figures is sour and they fail to understand each other's perspective. They almost never follow their father’s footprints be it seeking father’s guidance for choosing career or family business or legacy.

But on a positive side, these natives are self-driven and find their own purpose in life. The famous bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has Sun in Libra and is a self-made woman.

It is observed that people with this placement of the Sun often stumble in relationships.

Effects of Tula Sankranti: Sun in debilitation

During Tula Sankranti the natives with debilitated sun in Libra in their natal chart will undergo annual solar return and are likely to face turmoil in the spheres of health, relationship or career, depending on the dasha they are running.

This Tula Sankranti may impact people who have Simha/Leo or Tula/Libra moon or ascendant. They may experience turbulence in their relationship with their father or government or head of the organisation and health issues. Although running planetary periods and sub periods also play a significant role in providing results according to any cosmic event.

On a global scale, political upheaval may create unrest and chaos. Venus related items like Silver, clothing, beauty related products, luxury items may see a sharp rise in demand.

A ray of hope -the diplomatic breakthroughs can rewrite the global economic rules.

However, to know the exact magnitude of the impact of the transit on your life you must look for a complete horoscope birth chart reading. “For best results and effective remedies you can consult the renowned and professional astrologer Smt Ekktaa at Ekohumm.”

Although Sankranti is a cosmic event, it is observed for its critical value for agriculture. The celebration of Sankranti marks the union of cosmos, seasons, and human life.

Remedies to counter the darkness

The best remedy irrespective of whether you are suffering from health or career issues is Surya Namaskar. Performing Surya Namaskar can improve vitality and breathing can eliminate the negative effects of the Sun.

Respecting your father and father figures in your life will mitigate the negativity of the weak sun in one’s chart.

One powerful tool which is highly recommended is journaling. It will take off the mental burden and make you feel at ease with clarity.

Practicing breathing exercises can energize your mind and body alike. So pranayama, anulom vilom could be a beautiful way to relax.

FAQ about Tula Sankranti

1. How many total Sankrantis do we have?

We have a total of twelve Sankranti in a year according to the Hindu Calendar.

2. What is the name of Aditya associated with Tula Sankranti?

Tvastà is the Aditya associated with Tula Sankranti.

3. When do we celebrate Tula Sankranti?

We celebrate Tula Sankranti when the Sun enters the sign of Libra or Tula Rashi on 17th October.

4. What is the exact point of debilitation of the Sun in Libra or Tula rashi?

The Sun becomes debilitated in Libra or Tula at 10 degrees in the second pada of the Swati Nakshatra.

5. Why does Sun get debilitated in Libra?

The Sun feels uncomfortable to sit in a sign of compromise and partnership. This is exactly opposite to the true nature of Sun who is egoistic and self centred.

6. Is Tula Sankranti bad for all Simha and Libra moon/lagna natives?

No, the overall effect of any transit is calculated considering the ongoing Dasha or period, cancellation of the debilitation, house placement, and age of the native.