Ratha Saptami
MarathiAlso known as: Ratha Sapthami, Surya Jayanti
Ratha Saptami
About Ratha Saptami
Ratha Saptami falls on the seventh day of the bright fortnight in Magha (January-February). It celebrates the Sun God's chariot journey.
Devotees wake up before dawn, take an oil bath facing east, and worship the Sun God.
In Maharashtra, temples hold special pukas and devotees offer prayers to the Sun God.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and worship the Sun God on Ratha Saptami.
- Wake up before dawn and take an oil bath facing east.
- Observe fasting or eat sattvic food.
- Offer prayers and arghya to the Sun God.
- Visit temples and participate in special pukas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ratha Saptami is believed to be the birthday of the Sun God. The Sun's chariot begins its northward journey on this day.
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.
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Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.