Surya Saptami 2025: Rath Saptami is celebrated on the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha. On this day, there is a tradition of worshipping Lord Surya and the seven horses that pull his chariot. Bathing, charity, homa, and worship performed on this day are believed to yield a thousand times greater results.
It is also known as Arogya Saptami, as worshipping Lord Surya is believed to help in curing diseases. The Sun God is considered the soul's significator, and after Makar Sankranti, this is the most auspicious day for his worship. Let’s learn about the Rath Saptami 2025 date, the auspicious time for bathing and charity, and the significance of Surya Puja and Arghya.
Surya Saptami 2025 Date
Ratha Saptami will be on 4th February 2025, Tuesday. According to the mythological story, on this day, Surya Dev was born from the womb of Sage Kashyap and Devi Aditi.
- Bathing and Charity (Snan-Daan) – 5:23 AM to 6:15 AM
- Surya Arghya Muhurat – The sunrise will be at 7:08 AM
When Should One Bathe On Ratha Saptami?
On Ratha Saptami, one should bathe during the Arunodaya period. Bathing during the Arunodaya period (Brahma Muhurta) before sunrise blesses a person with good health and freedom from all kinds of diseases.
Why Is Rath Saptami Celebrated?
According to a verse in the Skanda Purana, the day when Lord Surya first ascended his chariot was the seventh day (Saptami) of the Magha month. Hence, it is called Ratha Saptami. Offering donations and performing yajnas and other rituals on Surya Saptami bestow eternal benefits. It is said to remove all forms of poverty and serve as a means to please Lord Surya.
Benefits Of Worshipping The Sun On Surya Saptami
In the scriptures, the Sun is described as a giver of health, and worshipping the Sun is considered a path to freedom from diseases. It is believed that devotees who worship Lord Surya on Saptami receive good health, progeny, and wealth.
Rath Saptami Puja Vidhi
On Rath Saptami, after bathing during Brahma Muhurta, devotees face the Sun at sunrise, join their hands in a respectful salutation, and offer Arghya to Lord Surya using a small Kalash, pouring water slowly.
After offering Arghya, a lamp with pure ghee should be lit, and Lord Surya should be worshipped with camphor, incense, and red flowers.
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