Surya Damanotsavam (Surya Damanaka Puja) is observed on Chaitra Masa Shukla Saptami, seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Surya Damanotsavam date is March 25, Wednesday. It is also known as Surya Saptami or Damanak Saptami vrat. Lord Surya (Surya Bhagavan) is worshipped with Dhavanam leaves (botanical name: Artemisia pallens). the preceding […]
Surya Saptami
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 […]
Mitra saptami: Margashira Saptami dedicated to Surya Bhagawan
Mitra saptami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami during Margasira masam or Margashirsh month. Mitra Saptami date 2024 is December 7. This festival is dedicated to Surya Bhagawan or Sun God. Surya Bhagwan is worshipped with different name during each month. In Margashira masam, Sun God is worshipped as Mitra, hence the Saptami day on […]