Ratha Saptami or Arogya Saptami or Surya Jayanti – on 19th February 2021 – Friday
Shukla Paksha Saptami in the month of Magha is known as Ratha Saptami or Magha Saptami. It is the birthday of Bhagwan Surya. Hence this day is also defined as Surya Jayanti.
Bhagwan Surya is said to be sitting on a chariot with seven white horses. The day of Ratha Saptami denotes the journey of Lord Surya to the Northern hemisphere in his chariot. It marks the arrival of summer and indicates a change in the climatic conditions across the regions of Southern India.
It also symbolizes the beginning of the harvest season for the farmers. Continuous chanting of the Suryashtakam, Surya Sahasranaam, and Gayatri Mantra on the day of Ratha Saptami are considered as highly auspicious.
As per the Hindu religion, Lord Surya grants longevity and good health and it is believed that the devotees are blessed with the same if they worship and offer prayers to the deity on this auspicious occasion.
LET YOUR HOLY BATH WITH PRAYERS TO SUN GOD ON THIS RATHA SAPTAMI DAY VANQUISH YOUR SINS SO AS TO BE BLESSED BY PUNYA, PURITY AND PROSPERITY.
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