Tula Sankranti: Celebrating the Blessings of Goddess Lakshmi in Odisha and Karnataka

Tula Sankranti, also known as Garbhana or Garvana Sankranti, is a significant festival celebrated in parts of Odisha and Karnataka. It falls on 17th October 2024, a Thursday. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, symbolising wealth, prosperity, and fertility. Devotees offer rice and paddy from their fields to seek her blessings.

The festival marks the fertilisation of rice fields and celebrates the hard work of farmers. It is likened to a pregnant mother feeling proud of her womb. During Tula Sankranti, the Sun transits into the Tula Rashi. Farmers worship Goddess Lakshmi to protect their crops from natural calamities and ensure a bountiful harvest.

Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi with offerings of rice and paddy. In Odisha, farmers also offer wheat grains and branches of Kara plants. These are taken to their fields for plantation. This practice aims to reduce floods and droughts and protect crops from pests. Villagers measure rice, wheat, and pulses, hoping for a high yield throughout the year.

Historical Story of Tula Sankranti

The Skanda Purana mentions stories about the origin of river Cauvery. One story involves Lopamudra, later known as Kaveri, who became the adopted daughter of Kavera Muni. She married Agastya Muni but transformed into river Cauvery due to his negligence. Her wish was to benefit the land and people of Kodagu.

How Tula Sankranti is Celebrated

Garbhana Sankranti signifies harvest time. Farmers see Goddess Lakshmi in rice plants as wealth and fertility. They offer rice and paddy to her for blessings. In Odisha, wheat grains and Kara branches are also offered. This tradition aims to prevent floods and droughts while protecting crops from pests.

Tula Sankranti Wishes

1. May Goddess Lakshmi bless you with prosperity this Tula Sankranti.

2. Wishing you a bountiful harvest on Tula Sankranti.

3. May your fields flourish this Tula Sankranti.

4. Happy Tula Sankranti! May your hard work pay off.

5. Celebrate Tula Sankranti with joy and abundance.

6. May this Tula Sankranti bring prosperity to your home.

7. Wishing you success in all your endeavours this Tula Sankranti.

8. May your crops be protected this Tula Sankranti.

9. Happy Tula Sankranti! May your efforts bear fruit.

10. May Goddess Lakshmi shower her blessings on you this Tula Sankranti.

11. Wishing you peace and prosperity on Tula Sankranti.

12. May your harvest be plentiful this Tula Sankranti.

13. Celebrate the spirit of farming this Tula Sankranti.

14. Happy Tula Sankranti! May your fields be green and lush.

15. May you find joy in every grain this Tula Sankranti.

16. Wishing you a prosperous year ahead on Tula Sankranti.

17. May your hard work be rewarded this Tula Sankranti.

18. Happy Tula Sankranti! May your family be blessed with abundance.

19. Celebrate the fruits of labour this Tula Sankranti.

20. Wishing you happiness and prosperity on Tula Sankranti.

Tula Sankranti Attire

The festival encourages wearing new clothes as part of the celebration, symbolising renewal and prosperity for the coming year.

Tula Sankranti Food

No specific food is associated with Tula Sankranti, allowing families to enjoy their traditional meals during the festivities.

Tula Sankranti Deities

The primary deity worshipped during this festival is Goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth, prosperity, and fertility for farmers and their fields.