रथ सप्तमी — म्हत्व
Ratha Saptami marks the Sun God's birthday and his northward journey. It falls on Magha Shukla Saptami. Devotees offer puja to Surya and take a ritual bath at sunrise.
रथ सप्तमी — म्हत्व
According to the Vishnu Purana, Surya is believed to have been born to Kashyapa and Aditi. The day also symbolises the Sun turning his chariot (Ratha) northward. King Yashovarma was blessed with a son after observing this vrat.
रथ सप्तमी — पुजा विधी
- At sunrise, take a bath with seven leaves (bilva or erukku) on the head; offer arghya to the Sun.
- Draw a chariot (ratha) rangoli and offer flowers and milk to Surya.
- Chant Surya mantras and Surya Namaskar; offer prasad.
- In some regions, prepare and offer sweet Pongal.
रथ सप्तमी — मंत्र
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
रथ सप्तमी — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Pongal
- ●Milk
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad
रथ सप्तमी — हेर नांवां
Andhra Pradesh(రథ సప్తమి)
Sun bath, chariot rangoli
Tamil Nadu(ரத சப்தமி)
Magha Snan, Surya puja
Maharashtra(रथ सप्तमी)
Oil bath, Surya worship
रथ सप्तमी — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Bathe at sunrise
- ✓Offer arghya to Sun
- ✓Chant Surya mantras
- ✓Offer prasad
करनासचें
- ✗Do not miss the sunrise bath
- ✗Avoid tamasic food
- ✗Do not disrespect the Sun
रथ सप्तमी — FAQ
- रथ सप्तमी म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Ratha Saptami marks the Sun God's birthday and his northward journey.
- रथ सप्तमी 2027 केन्ना?
- 2027 वर्सा रथ सप्तमी 2027 M02 13, Sat दिसा येता.
- रथ सप्तमी पुजा विधी कितें?
- At sunrise, take a bath with seven leaves (bilva or erukku) on the head; offer arghya to the Sun.; Draw a chariot (ratha) rangoli and offer flowers and milk to Surya.; Chant Surya mantras and Surya Namaskar; offer prasad.; In some regions, prepare and offer sweet Pongal.
- रथ सप्तमी दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Pongal, Milk, Fruits, Sattvic prasad
- रथ सप्तमी दिसा कितें करचें?
- Bathe at sunrise; Offer arghya to Sun; Chant Surya mantras
- रथ सप्तमी दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not miss the sunrise bath; Avoid tamasic food; Do not disrespect the Sun
- रथ सप्तमी दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- रथ सप्तमी Suryaक समर्पित.
Upcoming रथ सप्तमी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
रथ सप्तमी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 M02 13 | Sat | 10:28 am | — |