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When is Ratha Saptami 2026:The holy festival of ‘Rath Saptami’ is celebrated every year on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This year the holy festival of Rath Saptami will be celebrated on 25th January. According to the scriptures, by doing special worship and charity of Lord Sun on this day, one gets the blessing of health and success. In such a situation, let us know when is Rath Saptami going to be celebrated this year? We also know its auspicious time and method of worship-

when is it? Year 2026 Rath Saptami

According to astrological calculations, Magh Shukla Saptami is starting from 12:39 am on 24 January 2026. This date will remain till 11:10 pm on January 25, 2026. According to Udayatithi, Rath Saptami will be celebrated on 25 January 2026.

Rath Saptami Surya Puja Muhurat

Rath Saptami Surya Puja Muhurta (2026)

Sunrise: 07:13 am

Snan Muhurat: Bathing in the holy river
Starting from 05:26 to 07:13

Religious significance of Rath Saptami

in hindu religion Rath Saptami Has great importance. According to religious belief, by worshiping Lord Surya on this day, people get eternal fruits. Also, being pleased, Lord Bhaskar blesses his devotees with happiness, prosperity and good health.

On this day, worshiping the Sun facing the Sun cures skin diseases and also improves eyesight. By observing this fast with devotion and faith, love remains between father and son.

Perform Rath Saptami Puja like this

Get up in Brahma Muhurta on the day of Rath Saptami. At this time, start the day by paying obeisance to the Sun God. Now clean the house. After completing all the work, take bath with water containing Ganga water. Now worship yourself and wear yellow clothes.

after this water to sun god Offer Arghya. Now worship Lord Bhaskar and Vishnu with proper rituals. At this time, chant Surya Chalisa and Surya Mantra. End the puja with aarti. Donate to the needy after puja.

What special measures should be taken on the day of Rath Saptami?

• offer prayers to the sun

On the day of Rath Saptami, take water and offer water to the Sun God at sunrise in the morning.
This is the most auspicious and main solution.

• bathing in ganga water or river

If possible, take bath in the holy river. If there is no river then take bath with Ganga water or clean water at home.

• donation of sesame and jaggery

Donating sesame seeds, jaggery, rice and red cloth on Rath Saptami is especially beneficial.

• worship of sun god

Light a lamp in front of the idol or picture of Sun God

• donate

Donate food, fruits, or clothes to a needy person on this day.
Donation brings happiness and prosperity to the house.

• Chanting Surya Mantra

If possible, chant “Om Suryay Namah” or “Om Bhaskaray Namah” 108 times.