रथ सप्तमी — महत्त्व
रथ सप्तमी — महत्त्व
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 — पूजा 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 — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Pongal
- ●Milk
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad
रथ सप्तमी — इतर नावे
Andhra Pradesh
Sun bath, chariot rangoli
Tamil Nadu
Magha Snan, Surya puja
Maharashtra
Oil bath, Surya worship
रथ सप्तमी — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Bathe at sunrise
- ✓Offer arghya to Sun
- ✓Chant Surya mantras
- ✓Offer prasad
टाळावे
- ✗Do not miss the sunrise bath
- ✗Avoid tamasic food
- ✗Do not disrespect the Sun
रथ सप्तमी — FAQ
- रथ सप्तमी काय आहे?
- Ratha Saptami marks the Sun God's birthday and his northward journey.
- रथ सप्तमी 2027 कधी आहे?
- 2027 मध्ये रथ सप्तमी शनिवार, १३ फेब्रुवारी, २०२७ रोजी येतो.
- रथ सप्तमी ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- 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 ला काय खावे?
- Pongal, Milk, Fruits, Sattvic prasad
- रथ सप्तमी ला काय करावे?
- Bathe at sunrise; Offer arghya to Sun; Chant Surya mantras
- रथ सप्तमी ला काय टाळावे?
- Do not miss the sunrise bath; Avoid tamasic food; Do not disrespect the Sun
- रथ सप्तमी ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- रथ सप्तमी Surya ला समर्पित आहे.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| १३ फेब्रु, २०२७ | शनिवार | 10:28 am | — |