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Ratha Saptami 2027 — Saturday 13 February

రథ సప్తమి 2027

Magha Shudda Saptami — Surya Bhagavan's birth day · Surya Jayanti / Magha Saptami / Achala Saptami · Aruna-Snana muhurat 04:52 – 06:28 IST · Arghyadana at sunrise 06:28 IST · Suryodaya puja 06:28 – 08:00 IST (Hyderabad). Bath before sunrise with 7 Jilledu (Calotropis) leaves is the signature ritual.

Ratha Saptami 2027 (also called Surya Jayanti / Magha Saptami / Achala Saptami) falls on Saturday, 13 February 2027. Sun-god's (Surya Narayana) birthday. Marks the Sun's chariot (Ratha) turning northward — symbolic start of the "warming" phase (though astronomical Uttarayana already begun on Makar Sankranti, Ratha Saptami is the traditional/observational marker in South India). At Tirumala, the Ratha Saptami festival is Suryaprabha Vahana Seva → Chinna Sesha Vahana → Garuda Vahana → Hanumanta Vahana → Kalpa Vriksha Vahana → Sarva Bhupala Vahana → Chandraprabha Vahana in one day (7 vahanas honoring the 7 horses of Surya's chariot). Primary observance: Aruna Snana (pre-dawn sacred bath with 7 Calotropis / Jilledu leaves on head + shoulders), Suryodaya Arghyadana (offering water to rising sun), Surya Namaskara 108, Aditya Hrudayam parayanam, Surya Ashtottara, Tirumala 7-vahana seva watch, rice-milk-jaggery naivedyam. Recommended muhurat: Aruna-Snana muhurat 04:52 – 06:28 IST · Arghyadana at sunrise 06:28 IST · Suryodaya puja 06:28 – 08:00 IST (Hyderabad). Bath before sunrise with 7 Jilledu (Calotropis) leaves is the signature ritual..

Reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar · Updated 2026-07-29

Ratha Saptami 2027 — Date & Muhurat

Festival DateSaturday, 13 February 2027
Telugu Masa & TithiMagha Shudda Saptami — Surya Bhagavan's birth day
Primary MuhuratAruna-Snana muhurat 04:52 – 06:28 IST · Arghyadana at sunrise 06:28 IST · Suryodaya puja 06:28 – 08:00 IST (Hyderabad). Bath before sunrise with 7 Jilledu (Calotropis) leaves is the signature ritual.
Alternative NamesSurya Jayanti / Magha Saptami / Achala Saptami

All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.

Significance of Ratha Saptami 2027

Sun-god's (Surya Narayana) birthday. Marks the Sun's chariot (Ratha) turning northward — symbolic start of the "warming" phase (though astronomical Uttarayana already begun on Makar Sankranti, Ratha Saptami is the traditional/observational marker in South India). At Tirumala, the Ratha Saptami festival is Suryaprabha Vahana Seva → Chinna Sesha Vahana → Garuda Vahana → Hanumanta Vahana → Kalpa Vriksha Vahana → Sarva Bhupala Vahana → Chandraprabha Vahana in one day (7 vahanas honoring the 7 horses of Surya's chariot).

Key Rituals on Ratha Saptami 2027

Aruna Snana (pre-dawn sacred bath with 7 Calotropis / Jilledu leaves on head + shoulders), Suryodaya Arghyadana (offering water to rising sun), Surya Namaskara 108, Aditya Hrudayam parayanam, Surya Ashtottara, Tirumala 7-vahana seva watch, rice-milk-jaggery naivedyam.

Ratha Saptami 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)

Items to procure 1-2 days before Ratha Saptami 2027:

#Item
1Jilledu (Calotropis) leaves — 7 pieces (for bath)
2Fresh milk + rice + jaggery (Ksheerannam naivedyam)
3Copper tumbler (for Arghyadana)
4Red + orange flowers
5Akshat + kumkum + turmeric
6Coconut + bananas
7Sandalwood paste (red)
8Sun (Surya) yantra / picture
9Camphor + ghee lamp
10Naivedyam: Ksheerannam (rice pudding with milk and jaggery)
11Ganga water / river water for Arghyadana

Regional Variations of Ratha Saptami 2027

Tirumala (AP): 7-Vahana Seva in a single day — one of the biggest Ratha Saptami celebrations in the world. Tamil Nadu: Suryodaya bath at Kumbakonam Suryanar Kovil (only Navagraha Surya temple). Karnataka: Bhaskara Puja + rice-milk offering. North India: Achala Saptami / Magha Saptami — bath in Ganga at Prayagraj / Varanasi. Odisha: Konark Sun Temple special worship. Universal: pre-dawn oil bath is the signature ritual.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ratha Saptami 2027?
Ratha Saptami 2027 (Surya Jayanti / Magha Saptami / Achala Saptami) falls on Saturday, 13 February 2027. This day is Magha Shudda Saptami — Surya Bhagavan's birth day in the Telugu calendar. Primary muhurat: Aruna-Snana muhurat 04:52 – 06:28 IST · Arghyadana at sunrise 06:28 IST · Suryodaya puja 06:28 – 08:00 IST (Hyderabad). Bath before sunrise with 7 Jilledu (Calotropis) leaves is the signature ritual..
What is the muhurat for Ratha Saptami 2027?
Aruna-Snana muhurat 04:52 – 06:28 IST · Arghyadana at sunrise 06:28 IST · Suryodaya puja 06:28 – 08:00 IST (Hyderabad). Bath before sunrise with 7 Jilledu (Calotropis) leaves is the signature ritual.
What is the significance of Ratha Saptami 2027?
Sun-god's (Surya Narayana) birthday. Marks the Sun's chariot (Ratha) turning northward — symbolic start of the "warming" phase (though astronomical Uttarayana already begun on Makar Sankranti, Ratha Saptami is the traditional/observational marker in South India). At Tirumala, the Ratha Saptami festival is Suryaprabha Vahana Seva → Chinna Sesha Vahana → Garuda Vahana → Hanumanta Vahana → Kalpa Vriksha Vahana → Sarva Bhupala Vahana → Chandraprabha Vahana in one day (7 vahanas honoring the 7 horses of Surya's chariot).
What rituals are performed on Ratha Saptami 2027?
Aruna Snana (pre-dawn sacred bath with 7 Calotropis / Jilledu leaves on head + shoulders), Suryodaya Arghyadana (offering water to rising sun), Surya Namaskara 108, Aditya Hrudayam parayanam, Surya Ashtottara, Tirumala 7-vahana seva watch, rice-milk-jaggery naivedyam.
What puja items are needed for Ratha Saptami 2027?
Jilledu (Calotropis) leaves — 7 pieces (for bath), Fresh milk + rice + jaggery (Ksheerannam naivedyam), Copper tumbler (for Arghyadana), Red + orange flowers, Akshat + kumkum + turmeric, Coconut + bananas, Sandalwood paste (red), Sun (Surya) yantra / picture, Camphor + ghee lamp, Naivedyam: Ksheerannam (rice pudding with milk and jaggery), Ganga water / river water for Arghyadana. Arrange these items in your puja area before the muhurat begins.
How is Ratha Saptami 2027 celebrated regionally?
Tirumala (AP): 7-Vahana Seva in a single day — one of the biggest Ratha Saptami celebrations in the world. Tamil Nadu: Suryodaya bath at Kumbakonam Suryanar Kovil (only Navagraha Surya temple). Karnataka: Bhaskara Puja + rice-milk offering. North India: Achala Saptami / Magha Saptami — bath in Ganga at Prayagraj / Varanasi. Odisha: Konark Sun Temple special worship. Universal: pre-dawn oil bath is the signature ritual.

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Important disclaimer: Muhurat timings are computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad. For exact local timings in other cities, use our location-aware Today's Panchangam tool. Ritual recommendations are drawn from classical sources and traditional family practice. Consult a qualified Vaidika or family priest for personalised ritual guidance.

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