Rath Saptami 2023: Sun worship is very important in Hinduism. Although Sun God should be worshipped daily, some special festivals have also been made for Sun worship. While Makar Sankranti has passed just some time ago, Rath Saptami, the biggest festival of Surya Puja, is about to come soon.

In such a situation, let us know from our astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats about the auspicious time and importance of Rath Saptami.

Ratha Saptami 2023 Date

  • Rath Saptami is celebrated every year on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This year Rath Saptami is falling on 28 January 2023, a Saturday.
  • In such a situation, Saptami Tithi will start on January 27, 2023, at 9.10 am on Friday.
  • At the same time, it will end on January 28 at 8.43 am.
  • In fact, according to the rise of the sun, the festival that falls on the date is celebrated.
  • But Rath Saptami will be celebrated on January 28 due to the practice of worshipping with the rise of the sun.

Rath Saptami 2023 ShubhMuhurat (Ratha Saptami 2023 ShubhMuhurat)

  • Talking about the auspicious time of Rath Saptami, then the time of Brahma Muhurt is the best on this day.
  • Apart from this, the time of bath is also considered very auspicious.
  • SnanMuhurta is from 5.29 am to 7.14 am on January 28.
  • That is, the total duration of bath, meditation and worship is 1 hour 45 minutes.

Ratha Saptami 2023 Significance

  • Rath Saptami may not be celebrated on a large scale in some places but it has great importance. On the day of Rath Saptami, not only is there a ritual of worshipping the Sun God but also the worship of the seven horses engaged in the chariot of the Sun is an important place.
  • Worshipping Surya and his horses on the day of Ratha Saptami brings success in life. There is progress in every work and the person's personality is filled with energy. Good luck happens and the good news is received.
  • By taking a bath in the river on the day of Ratha Saptami, one gets the blessings of the Sun God. One gets rid of sins. One gets health, wealth and progeny. Apart from this, one gets freedom from physical suffering.

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