Adhika Bhanu Saptami

Marathi

Also known as: Adhika Bhanu Saptami, Adhika Saptami

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Adhika Bhanu Saptami

About Adhika Bhanu Saptami

Adhika Bhanu Saptami falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of the bright fortnight in an Adhika (intercalary) month. It is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God.

Devotees observe fasting and offer arghya (water offering) to the rising Sun. The vrat is believed to cure diseases and grant good health.

In Maharashtra, temples hold special ceremonies and devotees gather for communal prayers. The festival emphasises the importance of solar worship.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe fasting and offer arghya to the Sun God for health and healing.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
Observe fasting throughout the day.
Offer arghya to the rising Sun God.
Visit Sun temples and participate in special pukas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the significance of Adhika Bhanu Saptami?

This Saptami is believed to be particularly powerful for curing diseases and granting good health. The Sun is worshipped as the healer of all ailments.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.