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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P-Q R S T-U V-W-X Y-Z Akshaya Daan The following days are good for A-Kshaya daan, that is why one must donate something on these days -
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Dhanu (Sagittarius), Mithun (Gemini), Meen (Pisces) and Kanya (Virgo)
signs Sankraanti are called Shadasheeti days Any Punya Karm (Daan etc) done in Shadsheeti Sankraanti gives 86,000 times fruits; and in Vishnupadee Sankraanti gives 100,000 (1 Lakh) times, and on Uttaraayan and Dakshinaayan Sankraanti gives millions of times. (3) This Punya Karm, done on Uttaraayan and Dakshinaayan Sankraantis is eternal. On Makar (Capricorn) Sankraanti, in January, one should take bath before sunrise - this gives the fruit of 10,000 cows donation. (4) Maagh Shukl Triteeyaa is called Manvantar Tithi. Who donates
anything on that day, it is all eternal." (5) Vaishaakh Shukla Triteeyaa (6) Solar eclipse falling on Sunday, or (7) Lunar eclipse falling on Monday, is called Choodaamani Yog. Bathing and donating during that time give eternal fruits." (8) Tulaa Daan and Shayyaa Daan (9) Maagh Amaavasyaa - donate sesame seeds and offer water to Pitar
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