Ratha Saptami
festivalsAlso known as: Aarogya (Ratha) 7
Quick Overview
- Date in 2046
- Monday, February 12, 2046
- Tithi
- Magha Shukla Saptami (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 07:15 PM, Feb 12 to 08:29 PM, Feb 13
- Lunar month
- Magha · Shukla Paksha
Ratha Saptami
Monday, February 12, 2046
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 12, 2046
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: 07:15 PM, Mon, Feb 12, 2046 to 08:29 PM, Tue, Feb 13, 2046 (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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