Ratha Saptami Puja Muhurat 2026 | Snana Muhurtham

Ratha Saptami Puja Muhurat – best time for Ratha Saptami Snan and Rath Saptami Pujan is given here. In 2026, Ratha Saptami date is January 25. Brahmi Muhurtham is the highly meritorious and auspicious time for Ratha Saptami Snan. It is from 5.02 AM to 5.49 AM. It is the best time for activation of […]

Ratha Saptami Puja Vidhi, Procedure, Vidhanam

Ratha Saptami Puja vidhi, procedure or vidhanam of Ratha Saptami Surya Pooja is given here. It falls on Magha Shukla Saptami. The procedure of Ratha Saptami Pooja includes the Shodashopachara Puja (16 steps of Puja procedure) like …. Dhyanam, Aavahanam, Aasanam, Paadhyam, Ardhyam, Achamanam, Snanam, Panchamrita Snanam, Vasthram, Yagnopavitham, Gandham, Adhanga Puja, Deepam, Naivedyam, Tamboolam, […]

Rath Saptami Vrat Katha | Ratha Saptami Puja story

Rath Saptami vrat or Ratha Saptami puja is observed on Magh Shukla Saptami, the seventh day in the month of Magh. In 2026, Rath Saptami date is January 25. Ratha Saptami vrata katha or story of Rath Saptami is connected with King Yashovarma. Once a King called Yashovarma was ruling the Kamboj Empire. He was […]

Arka Patras and Ratha Saptami (Calotropis leaves & Surya Bhagavan)

Ratha Saptami Vrata is an auspicious austerity dedicated to Sun God (Surya Bhagavan). As we all know, Surya Deva is Arogya Devatha, the Lord for Health. Why Arka Patras (Calotropis leaves) are offered to Surya Deva on Ratha Saptami? What is the reason behind this unique ritual? In Sanatana Dharma (Hindu Dharma), every ritual has […]

Ratha Saptami 2026 | Ratha Saptami Vrat

Ratha Saptami is one of the biggest festivals observed during Magh month. It is celebrated on Magh Shukla Saptami. In 2026, Ratha Saptami date is January 25. Ratha Saptami festival is dedicated to Surya bhagwan and the Lord is worshipped for better health and wellbeing. It falls on the second day after Vasant Panchami or […]

Surya Jayanti 2026 | Magh Saptami 2026

Surya Jayanti, also known as Ratha Saptami or Saur Saptami or Achala Sapthami, is observed on Magh Shukla Saptami day. In 2026, Surya Jayanti date is January 25. This festival is popularly celebrated as Ratha Saptami and also marks the birthday of Lord Surya. Surya Bhagwan was born to sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi […]

Tiruchanur Ratha Saptami Puja Vahana Sevas 2026

On the auspicious occasion of Surya Jayanti, Rathasapthami will be observed at Tiruchanoor wherein Sri Padmavati Devi will bless Her devotees, parading on Seven major vahanams on 25 January 2026. As per the schedule, on Sunday, 25 January 2026, the Goddess will give darshan to devotees on Surya Prabha Vahanam between 7am and 8am Hamsa […]

Govindaraja Swamy Temple Ratha Saptami, Tirupati

Govindaraja Swamy Temple Ratha Saptami, Tirupati on 25 January 2026… The annual Salakatla Ratha Saptami festival will be celebrated with grandeur at the Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple, Tirupati, on 25 January 2026. On this auspicious occasion, Sri Govindarajaswamy along with His consorts, will bless devotees by parading on seven different vahanams (divine vehicles). As part of […]

Vidhan Saptami 2026 | Vidhana Saptami in Magh Month

Vidhan Saptami or Vidhana Saptami is observed on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Magh Month. It is also known as Arogya Saptami or Ratha Saptami or Radha Saptami. In 2026, Vidhan Saptami date is January 25. It is also celebrated as Surya Jayanti. On this festival, devotees offer arghya (oblation) and special naivedya are […]

Ratha Saptami Snan at MahaKumbh Mela 2025 – 4 February

Sadhu performing Surya Arghya at Kumbh Mela 2013

Ratha Saptami is an auspicious day to observe Shahi Snan (Royal bath) at MahaKumbh Mela. In 2025, Ratha Saptami Shahi Snan date is February 4. Prayagraj, Allahabad, Maha Kumbh has begun on Poush Purnima and will end on Mahashivaratri. In 2025, it was even more auspicious as the mela is Maha Kumbha Mela which is […]

Ratha Saptami Rangoli Pictures, Ratham Kolam, Ratham Muggu

On Ratha Saptami day devotees draw Ratham kolam or Ratham Muggu, the Rangoli design of Surya Bhagwan’s chariot. It is drawn to welcome Surya Bhagwan for better health. In 2025, Ratha Saptami date is February 4. Ratha Saptami festival is dedicated to Surya bhagwan and the Lord is worshipped for better health and wellbeing. It […]

Ratha Saptami at Arasavalli Surya Narayana Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh

Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanthi is the most important festival celebrated at Arasavalli Surya Narayana Swamy Temple, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2025, Ratha Saptami date is February 4. This festival marks the onset of spring season. In Arasavalli Temple, devotees will have Nija Rupa Darshanam of Surya Narayana swamy from 1’o clock in […]

Arogya Saptami puja on Ratha Saptami

Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanthi is also known as Arogya Saptami. In 2025, Arogya Saptami puja date is February 4. Lord Surya Narayan, the God of Health, who is also referred to as Aditya, Bhanu, Divakar, Ravi, Prabhakar, Mitra, etc. is worshipped during Arogya Saptami puja. Arogya Saptami or Arogya Vratam is considered as highly […]

Peddamma Talli Brahmotsavam 2025 at Peddamma Gudi in Hyderabad

Peddamma Talli Brahmotsavam or the annual Mahotsavam is the grand festival celebrated at Peddamma Gudi (Peddamma temple) in Hyderabad which starts on Vasanta Panchami (February 2, 2025) and ends on Magha Shukla Ashtami (February 5, 2025). Ratha Saptami Rathotsavam is the eye-catching event during the Mahotsavam. Varshika Mahotsavams begins with Abhishekam to Ammavaru at 3 […]

Rathasaptami in Tirumala Tirupati on 4 February 2025

Rathasaptami in Tirumala Tirupati on 4 February 2025… Rathasapthami, popularly known as Surya Jayanthi will be observed in Tirumala Temple on February 4 this year. On this holy day, Lord takes ride on seven celestial vahanams and hence it is also called “One day Brahmotsavam” or “Ardha Brahmotsavam”. On Rathasapthami day, One day Brahmotsavam begins […]

Narayanavanam Temple Ratha Saptami Puja

Rathasaptami will be observed at  Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Narayanavanam on February 4, 2025. The day will be celebrated with grandeur. It is customary to organize Rathasaptami festivals in the local temples of TTD to celebrate Magha Shuddha Saptami which happens to be Surya Jayanthi every year. The deities of Swamy and Ammavarlu […]

Ratha Saptami in TTD Temples

The annual Surya Jayanti fete also known as Rathasaptami will be observed with celestial grandeur in all TTD-run temples on February 16, 2024. The arrangements are being made in Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanur, Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Sri Kodandaramalayam in Tirupati, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srinivasa Mangapuram, Chandragiri Ramalayam etc. Respective […]

Arasavalli Temple Ratha Saptami Puja 2026 Live Online

Arasavalli Temple Ratha Saptami Puja 2026 Live Online (Arasavalli Suryanarayana Swamy Temple), Andhra Pradesh. Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanthi is the most important festival celebrated at Arasavalli Surya Narayana Swamy Temple, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Ratha Saptami date is January 25. This festival marks the onset of spring season. In Arasavalli Temple, […]

Martand Tirth Yatra in Kashmir (Martand Mela at Anantnag Sun Temple)

Martand Tirth Yatra is celebrated in Martand Sun Temple near Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir. In 2022, Martand Tirth Yatra date is February 7. Martand Tirth Yatra (Martand Sun Fair / Martand Mela) falls on Ratha Saptami, seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Magh Month. Martand Sun Temple was constructed by Lalitaditya Muktapida, a King […]