Rath Saptami 2017 Date | Rathasaptami 2017 | Ratha Saptami 2017 | When is Ratha Saptami in 2017 | Surya Puja

Ratha Saptami is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Hindu Sun God. Ratha Saptami 2017 date is January 30. As per the tradition in Hinduism, Lord Surya is believed to ride a chariot driven by seven horses – this form is worshipped during Rath Saptami puja and festival. The festival is of great importance at the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple. It is said that the earth's inclination towards the sun is steepest on the Ratha Saptami day.

Ratha Saptami is observed on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha, or waxing phase of moon, in the Magh Month (January – February) in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. The day is of great significance in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In Orissa, the day is observed as Magha Saptami. In other regions the day is observed as Surya Jayanti.

A kolam or rangoli of Lord Surya riding a chariot is made on the ground and worshipped in many places. Some people boil milk in earthen vessels on the day.

Ratha Saptami or Rathsaptami is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Surya Puja. It is also known as Surya Jayanti, Vidhan Saptami, Arogya Saptami, Achala Saptami. Ratha Saptami 2012 date is January 30, Monday. Shukla Paksha Saptami in Magh month (seventh day in bright half of Magh month) is celebrated as Radha Saptami.

Worshipping Surya Bhagavan on Ratha Saptami festival gives us good health and prosperity. Surya Bhagavan is known as the giver of good health as per Hinduism.

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