🌞 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
1
Wake before sunrise — begin the bath while still dark.
2
Place 7 Arka leaves on your head while bathing — liberation from 7 diseases.
3
Offer Arghya to Surya with saffron + red flowers + water in a copper pot.
4
Circumambulate 7 times chanting "Om Suryaya Namah".
5
Offer wheat porridge as prasad — eat one meal only.
6
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