Maga Saptami, Rath Saptami, Achala Saptami
04 Feb, 2025
Tuesday
Maga Saptami, Rath Saptami, Achala Saptami on 04-02-2025
Tithi Begin Time:
Shuklapaksha Saptami: Feb 04 04:37 AM to Feb 05 02:31 AM
Tithi End Time:
Shuklapaksha Ashtami: Feb 05 02:31 AM to Feb 06 12:35 AM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (Start Time):
Ashwini Nakshatra: Feb 03 11:16 PM to Feb 04 09:49 PM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (End Time):
Bharani: Feb 04 09:49 PM to Feb 05 08:33 PM
About Maga Saptami, Rath Saptami, Achala Saptami 2025
Achala Saptami is a festival that celebrates the worship of the Sun God and is observed on the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Magha. It is also known as Ratha Saptami, Bhanu Saptami and Arogya Saptami. Here are some things to know about the Achala Saptami puja and rituals:
Puja
On this day, people wake up early, take a bath and wear clean clothes. They then perform the following rituals:
Ganga Snana
As per Bramhanda Purana, on the day this is very auspicious to bathe in the Ganga river to forgive all types of sins.
Offer water to the Sun
In the morning after sunrise , people offer water to the Sun God.
Perform Puja
People install the idol of the Sun God, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and perform Puja.
Offer Tilak and Akshat
People apply Tilak and Akshat to all the gods and goddesses.
Offer Flowers and Fruits
People offer different types of seasonal flowers and fruits to the Sun Narayan.
Donate in Copper Utensils
It is believed thar, on the donate rice in copper utensils is very auspicious.
Other Remedies
According to astrology, worship Sun God after bathing on Achala Saptami. Add red sandalwood, jaggery and red flowers to the water and offer arghya. Later recite Aditya Hridya Stotra. It is believed that this will bring you success in the work field. Also, fame and reputation will increase.
On the day of Achala Saptami, after bathing and worship, donate lentils, jaggery, copper, wheat, red or orange clothes to a poor Brahmin. It is believed that this will strengthen the position of the Sun in your horoscope.
On the day of Rath Saptami i.e. Achala Saptami, take a bath by adding red sandalwood, Gangajal, saffron or red flowers to the water. It is believed that this will please the Sun God and he will bless you with happiness and prosperity.

