Samba Dashami vrat, also known as Surya Puja, is observed on the 10th day in Shukla Paksha in Pausha Month in Odisha.
In 2025, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is December 29. This festival is dedicated to Surya Bhagwan, mainly observed in Odisha.
Legends or Samba Dasami Vrat Katha say that Samba, the son of Lord Sri Krishna, was affected by leprosy. He performed a severe penance for Surya Bhagwan and was cured. On this day, mothers perform Surya Puja to please Surya Bhagawan and to keep their children healthy.
Samba Dashami in Previous Years
In 2025, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is January 9.
In 2023, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is January 20.
In 2022, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is January 12.
In 2021, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is January 23.
In 2020, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is January 5.
In 2019, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is January 16.
In 2017, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date was December 28.
In 2016, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date was January 19.