Festivals · 2027
Ratha Saptami 2027: Saturday, 13 February 2027
Ratha Saptami in 2027 falls on Saturday, 13 February 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:13 PM – 12:58 PM IST.
The date
Saturday, 13 February 2027
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 12:13 PM – 12:58 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
Ratha Saptami rites happen at sunrise itself. For anything else begun that day, use the Abhijit Muhurat above and steer clear of the day's Rahu Kaal.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:13 PM – 12:58 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Ratha Saptami celebrate?
Ratha Saptami, the seventh tithi of Magha's bright half, marks the sun god Surya's chariot turning toward the north — observed as Surya Jayanti. Devotees bathe at sunrise with arka leaves, offer arghya to the rising sun, and draw the chariot rangoli.
The story and significance of Ratha Saptami
Ratha Saptami symbolises the sun mounting his seven-horsed chariot for the northward journey. It is the year's foremost Surya observance after Makar Sankranti.
The rites are sunrise rites: a ceremonial bath as the sun rises, arghya (water offering), and Aditya Hridaya recitation — so the timing of sunrise matters more than any puja window.
Ratha Saptami dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 January 2026 | Sunday | Ratha Saptami 2026 → |
| 2027 | 13 February 2027 | Saturday | This page |
Frequently asked questions
When is Ratha Saptami in 2027?
Ratha Saptami in 2027 falls on Saturday, 13 February 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Ratha Saptami celebrate?
Ratha Saptami, the seventh tithi of Magha's bright half, marks the sun god Surya's chariot turning toward the north — observed as Surya Jayanti. Devotees bathe at sunrise with arka leaves, offer arghya to the rising sun, and draw the chariot rangoli.
What is the shubh muhurat on Ratha Saptami 2027?
The computed windows for 13 February 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:13 PM to 12:58 PM IST. Ratha Saptami rites happen at sunrise itself. For anything else begun that day, use the Abhijit Muhurat above and steer clear of the day's Rahu Kaal.
Does the Ratha Saptami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Ratha Saptami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Ratha Saptami in 2026?
Ratha Saptami in 2026 falls on Sunday, 25 January 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Ratha Saptami 2026 page, linked below.
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