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Celebrate Ratha Saptami 2025: Honoring the Sun God

Celebrate Ratha Saptami 2025: Honoring the Sun God

Ratha Saptami, also known as Surya Jayanti, Magha Saptami, or "Sun Festival," is a vibrant Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya), celebrated with great fervor across India. Falling on the 7th day of the Shukla Paksha in the Magha month, this day marks the symbolic "birthday" of Surya and celebrates his journey of enlightenment and energy.

Date: February 4, 2025

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By: Team BookMyPooja

- 2024-12-24

Key Rituals and Celebrations

1. Sacred Bath (Arogya Snan):

The day begins with an early morning ritual bath taken before sunrise during Arunodaya (dawn), a time considered extremely auspicious for spiritual practices and health benefits. Known as the "Arogya Snan" or "health bath," this sacred act is believed to cleanse ailments and promote good health. In Tamil Nadu, devotees enhance the sanctity of the bath by using Erukku leaves.

2. Arghyadan (Water Offering):

A central ritual of Ratha Saptami is the offering of water to the Sun God. Devotees:

Face the rising Sun.

Use a copper kalash filled with water.

Chant Surya mantras or recite the twelve names of Surya.

The offerings include red flowers, ghee lamps, and incense, symbolizing devotion and gratitude.

3. Rangoli and Sun Chariot:

Women create intricate rangolis and draw images of the Sun’s chariot, a representation of Surya’s divine vehicle pulled by seven horses. These designs reflect the festival's essence and are a visual tribute to the Sun God.

4. Charity and Giving:

Ratha Saptami emphasizes acts of charity, such as donating food, clothes, or essentials to the needy. Such acts are believed to absolve sins from the past and present, bringing blessings of prosperity, good karma, and longevity. Common donations include food, clothes, and other essentials to the needy.

Celebrate Ratha Saptami 2025: Honoring the Sun God

Spiritual and Cultural Significance

Ratha Saptami signifies Surya’s enlightening journey across the skies, bringing light, energy, and life to the universe. The seven horses of his chariot symbolize the seven days of the week, reflecting the continuous flow of time and energy.

On this day, Chanting powerful Surya mantras like the 'Aditya Hridayam' and performing Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) not only enhance spiritual growth but also improve physical health and vitality. The festival inspires devotees to express gratitude for the Sun’s life-sustaining energy and seek his blessings for health, prosperity, and enlightenment.

Celebrate Ratha Saptami with BookMyPooja

Mark this auspicious day with devotion and precision. Book a Ratha Saptami Puja with BookMyPooja in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, or any city near you, and let expert priests guide you through every ritual to honor the Sun God. Bring divine blessings of health, prosperity, and longevity into your life and home.

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