Bhanu Saptami
MarathiAlso known as: Surya Saptami, Ratha Saptami
Bhanu Saptami
About Bhanu Saptami
Bhanu Saptami falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of the bright fortnight in various months. It is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya).
Devotees observe fasting and offer arghya 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.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and offer arghya to the Sun God for health and healing.
- 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 pujas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bhanu 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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.