- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:34 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ratha Saptami 2025: Hindus celebrate Ratha Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami, to honour the Sun god. This significant festival is dedicated to the God of Health, also known as Surya Jayanti. On this day, devotees worship the Sun god, who is depicted riding a golden chariot pulled by seven white horses. Ratha Saptami takes place annually on the seventh day (Saptami tithi) during the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Magha. This year, Ratha Saptami is being observed by devotees on 4th February 2025.
Check out the timings, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals associated with Surya Jayanti or Ratha Saptami below:
Ratha Saptami 2025: Date And Time
- Ratha Saptami 2025 Date: 4th February 2025, Tuesday
- Saptami Tithi Begins: 04:37 AM, 4th February 2025
- Saptami Tithi Ends: 02:30 AM, 5th February 2025
Ratha Saptami 2025: Shubh Muhurat
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:10 PM to 12:57 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 03:03 PM to 04:34 PM
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yog: 06:45 AM to 09:49 PM
- Amrit Siddhi Yog: 06:45 AM to 09:49 PM
Ratha Saptami holds great significance in Hinduism, symbolising the Sun god's journey towards the Northern Hemisphere. (Image Source: Canva)
Ratha Saptami 2025: Significance
Hindus celebrate Ratha Saptami to commemorate the birth anniversary of Surya Bhagwan, the Sun God. According to legend, the Sun God illuminated the world on this day with his brilliance. To mark this occasion, temples dedicated to the Sun God across the country, particularly the famous Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, host special events and programmes.
Ratha Saptami also symbolises the Sun God's journey towards the Northern Hemisphere, heralding the arrival of summer in southern India and the beginning of the harvest season. Devotees worship the Sun God on this day to seek robust health, longevity and spiritual cleansing. It is believed that worshipping the deity on Ratha Saptami frees individuals from past and present sins, offering a fresh start.
Ratha Saptami 2025: Rituals
On Ratha Saptami, devotees rise before sunrise to perform sacred rituals during the Arunodaya time. Taking a sacred bath at this time is believed to cure all ailments, earning the day the nickname Arogya Saptami. After bathing, devotees offer Arghyadan to the Sun god as the sun rises. They then light a ghee deepak and worship the Sun god with great devotion.
Devotees also create colourful rangolis in their front yards to honour the Sun god. A traditional ritual involves boiling milk in a mud vessel facing the sun, which is later used to prepare a special offering called Paramannam bhoj. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra and reciting sacred texts like Surya Sahasranaam and Adityahridayam are also considered auspicious on this day.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert in the relevant field.)
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