🌞 Ratha Saptami 2026 — Surya Jayanti
Date
4 February 2026
Magha Shukla Saptami
Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Significance
Birthday of Surya Dev
Famous Venue
Konark, Tirumala, Martand
🐴 The 7 Horses of Surya's Chariot
| # | Horse Name | Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kratu | Red | Action / Karma |
| 2 | Pingal | Yellow | Energy |
| 3 | Suchi | White | Purity |
| 4 | Manojav | Green | Speed of Mind |
| 5 | Gyani | Blue | Wisdom |
| 6 | Suchi | Golden | Prosperity |
| 7 | Achal | Sapphire | Stability |
📿 Ratha Saptami Puja Vidhi
Wake before sunrise — begin the bath while still dark.
Place 7 Arka leaves on your head while bathing — liberation from 7 diseases.
Offer Arghya to Surya with saffron + red flowers + water in a copper pot.
Circumambulate 7 times chanting "Om Suryaya Namah".
Offer wheat porridge as prasad — eat one meal only.
Break the fast after sunset — eat only wheat and jaggery.
☑ Ratha Saptami Samagri
0/6- अर्क (आक) पत्ते — 77 Arka/Aak leaves — placed on head during bath
- तांबे का लोटाCopper pot for arghya
- लाल गुड़हल + 7 लाल फूलRed hibiscus + 7 red flowers
- गेहूं की खिचड़ीWheat porridge — Ratha Saptami prasad
- चंदन + केसरSandalwood + saffron for arghya water
- नारियलCoconut — chariot offering
🙏 What to Do Next
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) Rituals” and when is it observed?
It explains ratha saptami (surya jayanti) rituals — the occasion, the deity or planet it honours, and where it falls in the Hindu calendar. The exact date follows the Vedic Panchang and shifts each year, so VedKosh gives the current date along with the vidhi.
How is “Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) Rituals” observed?
Observance typically involves a vrat (fast), puja of the presiding deity, and traditional rituals done after a morning bath with shraddha. The page sets out the step-by-step vidhi, the items needed, and the auspicious time where relevant.
What is the significance of “Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) Rituals”?
It is traditionally observed to seek the blessings of the associated deity — for well-being, removal of obstacles, or fulfilment of vows. The page explains the scriptural and devotional significance so the observance is meaningful, not merely ritual.
Updated for 2026
