Ratha Saptami
festivalsAlso known as: Aarogya (Ratha) 7
Quick Overview
- Date in 2043
- Sunday, February 15, 2043
- Tithi
- Magha Shukla Saptami (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 01:37 PM, Feb 15 to 11:30 AM, Feb 16
- Lunar month
- Magha · Shukla Paksha
Ratha Saptami
Sunday, February 15, 2043
Lunar Month: Magha
Ratha Saptami at a Glance
Ratha Saptami is fixed by the lunar calendar to Magha Shukla Saptami, the 7th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Magha.
- Tithi rule
- Magha Shukla Saptami (Purnimanta)Shukla SaptamiMagha month
- Tithi swami and group
- Surya · Bhadra Tithi
Panchanga on This Day
Ratha Saptami · Feb 15, 2043
About Ratha Saptami
Ratha Saptami is an auspicious festival dedicated to Surya (the Sun God). It symbolically marks the Sun God turning his chariot (Ratha) towards the northern hemisphere (Uttarayan).
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees bathe before sunrise and offer Arghya to the Sun to cure diseases.
- While bathing, it is traditional to place Arka leaves on the head, shoulders, and knees to destroy sins and prevent diseases.
Ratha Saptami: Frequently Asked Questions
Magha Shukla Saptami; its swami is Surya, a Bhadra Tithi.
Shukla Saptami: 01:37 PM, Sun, Feb 15, 2043 to 11:30 AM, Mon, Feb 16, 2043 (IST).
Magha Shukla Saptami: 09:35 AM, Fri, Feb 5, 2044 to 08:08 AM, Sat, Feb 6, 2044 (IST).
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Magha
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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