Achala Saptami, also known as Saur Saptami, is observed on Magha Shukla Saptami, the seventh day in Shukla Paksh during Magh month. Achala Saptami 2023 date is January 28.
Achala Saptami festival is dedicated to Lord Surya. Devotees worship Surya Bhagwan on this day for better health and prosperity. Saur is another name of Surya bhagwan.
Achala Saptami is observed in a grand way in temples dedicated to Surya Bhagwan in North Indian states. Konark Sun Temple and Biranchi Narayan Temple (Biranchi Khetra) in Buguda, Ganjam district in Orissa, Modhera Surya Mandir in Gujarat, Martand temple in Jammu & Kashmir, Navagraha temples in Assam are some famous temples where Achala Saptami is celebrated in a jubilant manner.
There are some famous temples of Surya Bhagwan in Andhra Pradesh (Arasavalli Surya Devalayam in Srikakulam) and Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu. In South India, Achala Saptami is observed as Rathsaptami.
Other festivals dedicated to Surya Bhagwan are – Bhanu Saptami, Mitra Saptami, Martand Saptami, Surya Saptami, Surya Sashti, Chhat Puja or Dala Chhath Puja.
Panchang, 28 January 2023
Suryodayam (Sunrise) : 06:52 AM
Suryastama (Sunset) : 05:55 PM
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) : 11:25 AM
Chandrastama (Moonset) : 12:38 AM, Jan 29
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Saptami upto 08:43 AMAshtami
Nakshatra : Ashwini upto 07:06 PMBharani
Yoga : Vanija upto 08:43 AM Vishti upto 08:48 PM Bava
Karana : Sadhya upto 11:55 AM Shubha
Weekday : Shaniwara
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1944 Shubhakruth
Chandramasa : Magha – Purnimanta Magha – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2079 Rakshasa
Gujarati Samvat : 2079 Aananda
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit Muhurat : 12:01 PM to 12:45 PM
Amrit Kalam : 11:45 AM to 01:23 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 09:37 AM to 11:00 AM
Yamaganda : 01:46 PM to 03:09 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 06:52 AM to 08:15 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 06:52 AM to 07:36 AM 07:36 AM to 08:20 AM
Varjyam : 03:01 PM to 04:39 PM 05:12 AM, Jan 29 to 06:53 AM, Jan 29