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Tithi 7 & 22 · Bhadra tithi

Saptami सप्तमी

Saptami is ruled by Surya, the Sun. It is a Bhadra tithi and is favoured for travel, marriage and anything connected with health and vitality.

Meaning: Seventh. Ruling deity: Surya.

Next Saptami dates

  • Shukla Paksha Saptami: Mon, 16 Nov, 2026, 02:02 AM → Tue, 17 Nov, 2026, 04:20 AM
  • Krishna Paksha Saptami: Mon, 30 Nov, 2026, 01:47 AM → Tue, 1 Dec, 2026, 12:12 AM
  • Shukla Paksha Saptami: Tue, 15 Dec, 2026, 09:20 PM → Wed, 16 Dec, 2026, 10:46 PM
  • Krishna Paksha Saptami: Tue, 29 Dec, 2026, 01:25 PM → Wed, 30 Dec, 2026, 12:37 PM

Times in IST. See your city for local times and the observance date.

Significance of Saptami

Magha Shukla Saptami is Ratha Saptami, the Sun's birthday, marked by bathing at sunrise and offering arghya.

Durga Puja's main rituals begin on Ashwin Shukla Saptami in Bengal.

Sheetala Saptami is observed in Chaitra Krishna Paksha in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Weddings
  • Sun worship and health remedies
  • Buying vehicles

Traditionally avoided

  • Few restrictions

Festivals on Saptami

  • Ratha Saptami
  • Durga Puja Saptami
  • Sheetala Saptami

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