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Ratha Saptami 2027: Date, Snan Muhurat, Surya Jayanti and Surya Puja
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Ratha Saptami 2027 falls on Saturday, 13 February 2027. Saptami tithi runs from 02:59 AM on 13 February to 02:06 AM on 14 February, New Delhi time. Devotees honour Surya Dev with a bath before sunrise, arghya and the Aditya Hridayam. Many book a Surya puja at Arasavalli or Suryanar Kovil.
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Ratha Saptami 2027 date and snan muhurat
| What | Date and time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Ratha Saptami (Achala Saptami) | Saturday, 13 Feb 2027 |
| Saptami tithi begins | 02:59 AM, 13 Feb |
| Saptami tithi ends | 02:06 AM, 14 Feb |
| Snan muhurat | 05:18 – 07:01 AM |
| Another panchang's window | 05:29 – 07:05 AM |
New Delhi timings; your city may differ by a few minutes. Panchangs set the pre-dawn bathing window a little differently, so both are shown. Aim to finish the bath before sunrise. Dates may differ by a day by region or panchang.
Why it is called Surya Jayanti and Achala Saptami
Ratha Saptami falls on Magha Shukla Saptami, the seventh day of the bright fortnight of Magha. In tradition it marks the birth of Surya, so it is also called Surya Jayanti. Other names for the day are Achala Saptami and Magha Saptami.
The name recalls Surya's ratha, the chariot drawn by seven horses. In South Indian tradition, the day is seen as Surya turning his chariot towards the north, with spring on the way. It is kept with special care in South Indian homes and temples.
Ratha Saptami comes about four weeks after Makar Sankranti, when the Sun enters Makara and, in tradition, Uttarayan begins. Read our Makar Sankranti 2027 guide for that festival.
How Ratha Saptami is observed
Arka leaf snan. Devotees bathe before sunrise with arka (madar) leaves placed on the head and shoulders, often seven of them. Arka is also a Sanskrit name of the Sun. Families follow their own custom on the number and placement of the leaves.
Arghya at sunrise. Facing the rising Sun, offer water from a copper lota with red flowers, akshat and a pinch of kumkum. Chant "Om Suryaya Namah", the Surya beej mantra "Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah", or the twelve names of Surya. Our Surya puja vidhi explains arghya step by step.
Aditya Hridayam. Many devotees recite the Aditya Hridayam. In the Valmiki Ramayana, the sage Agastya teaches this hymn to Shri Ram before the battle with Ravana.
Kolam and naivedya. In many South Indian homes, a chariot is drawn in kolam or rangoli at the door. Sweet pongal or payasam is cooked and offered to Surya as naivedya.
Daan and vrat. Giving food, clothes or grain to those in need is part of the day. Some give wheat, jaggery or red cloth, items linked with Surya in tradition. Some devotees keep a fast until the arghya and puja are complete.
A simple Surya puja at home
- After the bath, wear clean clothes, preferably red or saffron, and face east.
- Draw a small chariot or Sun motif with rangoli where the light falls.
- Offer arghya, then light a ghee diya before an image of Surya Narayan.
- Offer red flowers, red sandalwood paste, akshat and jaggery, and recite the Aditya Hridayam.
- Offer naivedya such as sweet pongal or kheer, perform aarti, and share the prasad.
Surya temples and Ratha Saptami
At Arasavalli, near Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh, Ratha Saptami is the main festival of the Suryanarayana Swamy temple. Suryanar Kovil, near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, is the Surya temple among the region's nine Navagraha shrines. In Odisha, pilgrims gather at Chandrabhaga beach near Konark for Magha Saptami, close to the old Sun temple carved as a giant chariot. At Tirumala, the day is known as a one-day Brahmotsavam, with the utsava deity taken out on seven vahanams from dawn to night.
To understand why Sundays and this day suit Surya worship, read when to offer Surya puja. For the meaning behind the ritual, see Surya puja and temple traditions.
Pujas you can book for Ratha Saptami
If you cannot travel to a Sun temple, you can book a Surya seva in your family's name.
- Surya Namaskaram — Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Arasavalli: salutations to Surya with mantras and offerings.
- Surya Archana — Suryanar Kovil, near Kumbakonam: Surya honoured with his names and flowers.
- Surya Narayan Abhishek — Maa Annapurna Mandir, Kashi: an abhishek of Surya Narayan at a shrine linked with the temple.
- Vishesh Surya Puja — Ayodhya: a special Surya puja at Suryakund in Ayodhya.
Browse more Navgraha and Shani pujas. When you book, the sankalp is taken in your name and gotra, and the puja is performed as its page describes. A video, photos or a confirmation is shared, as each puja page states. For 13 February, check the date options on the puja page. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration.
Related: Vasant Panchami 2027, two days earlier, and Kharmas 2026-27 dates, which end with the Sun's entry into Makara.
Frequently asked questions
Ratha Saptami kab hai 2027?
Ratha Saptami 2027 is on Shanivar, Saturday, 13 February. Saptami tithi begins at 02:59 AM on 13 February and ends at 02:06 AM on 14 February, New Delhi time. The bath and arghya are done at dawn on 13 February.
What is the Ratha Saptami snan muhurat in 2027?
For New Delhi, one panchang gives the snan muhurat as 05:18 AM to 07:01 AM on 13 February 2027. Another gives 05:29 AM to 07:05 AM. Both place the bath before sunrise. Check a local panchang, as timings shift by a few minutes by city.
Are Surya Jayanti and Achala Saptami the same as Ratha Saptami?
Yes. In tradition, Magha Shukla Saptami is honoured as the birth of Surya, so it is called Surya Jayanti. It is also known as Achala Saptami and Magha Saptami. In 2027 all these names point to the same day, Saturday, 13 February.
Why are arka leaves used in the Ratha Saptami bath?
Arka, or madar, is a plant closely linked with Surya, and Arka is also one of the Sun's names. Devotees place arka leaves, often seven, on the head and shoulders while bathing before sunrise. Families follow their own custom on the number of leaves.
Which prayers are said on Ratha Saptami?
Devotees offer arghya to the rising Sun and chant "Om Suryaya Namah" or Surya's twelve names. Many recite the Aditya Hridayam, the hymn the sage Agastya teaches Shri Ram in the Valmiki Ramayana. The day ends with simple naivedya and daan.
What should be done on Ratha Saptami morning?
Wake before dawn and bathe with arka leaves before sunrise. Then offer arghya to the rising Sun from a copper lota, with red flowers and akshat. Recite the Aditya Hridayam or Surya's twelve names, offer naivedya, and give daan to someone in need.
Can I book a Surya puja for Ratha Saptami?
Yes. You can book a Surya Namaskaram at Arasavalli, a Surya Archana at Suryanar Kovil, or a Surya Narayan Abhishek in Kashi. The sankalp is taken in your name and gotra, and a video, photos or a confirmation is shared as each puja page states.
To find more temples and tirthas where a puja can be offered in your family's name, visit Pooja Seva.
Pujas are offered in faith; no outcome is promised.
