Ratha Saptami (Sanskrit: रथसप्तमी, romanized: Rathasaptamī), also rendered Magha Saptami, is a Hindu festival that falls on the seventh day in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Magha. [4]

Feb 3, 2025 · Ratha Saptami is a festival dedicated to Lord Surya, celebrating the cosmic event of his transition toward the northern hemisphere. It holds immense religious, spiritual, and cultural significance ...

Celebrate Ratha Saptami 2025 on February 4 with devotion, honoring Lord Surya’s journey towards the northern hemisphere. Learn about its significance, rituals, and auspicious timings for a day of spiritual growth and well-being.

Jan 31, 2025 · Ratha Saptami Celebrations Across the Country 1. South India. Ratha Saptami is observed in several ways in different parts of India. Talking about South India, Ratha Saptami is a grand celebration in this part. Devotees wake up before sunrise and take a ritual bath. They generally place 7 arkas (calotropis) leaves on their heads, shoulders, and ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanthi is the day when the Sun, the source of energy for all life forms, changes direction, moving from southeast to northeast. He is visualised as doing so on his seven ...

Feb 4, 2025 · Ratha Saptami is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya, the Sun God. The day of Ratha Sapatmi symbolises the Sun’s journey towards the northern hemisphere, marking the change of season towards warmer days.

“Ratha Saptami”, also known as “Surya Jayanti” or “Magha Saptami”, is a highly auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God. Observed on the seventh day (Saptami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of Magha, this festival marks the birth anniversary of Surya Bhagwan.

Jan 20, 2025 · Ratha Saptami, also known as Surya Jayanti, is an important Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Surya, the Sun God. This auspicious day marks the transition of the Sun towards the northern hemisphere, symbolizing …

Ratha Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami, is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Surya that falls on saptami or seventh day during the Shukla Paksha of the Magha month. On this...

Jan 29, 2025 · Ratha Saptami is celebrated with distinct traditions and grand fervor across various states in India, each adding its unique cultural flavor to the festival. The day is especially significant in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, where devotees honor Lord Surya with rituals, offerings, and prayers.