Ratha Saptami 2026 – Date
Ratha Saptami in 2026 falls on Sunday 25 January 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti), Magha Sukla Saptami, is the day the Sun's chariot turns north: the snanam is taken at dawn (arunodaya) with jilledu (arka) leaves on the head and shoulders, and chikkudu-kaya lamps and paramannam are offered to Surya. Tirumala holds the seven vahana sevas in a single day. The saptami present at arunodaya fixes the date.
Tithi timing
Sukla Saptami begins 25 January 2026 at 12:40 AM IST and ends 25 January 2026 at 11:10 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Magha sukla saptami at arunodaya (the snana is at dawn).
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Sunday 25 January 2026 |
FAQ
When is Ratha Saptami in 2026?
Ratha Saptami 2026 is on Sunday 25 January 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST).
Which tithi is Ratha Saptami?
Sukla Saptami of Magha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Ratha Saptami decided?
Magha sukla saptami at arunodaya (the snana is at dawn).
What day of the week is Ratha Saptami 2026?
Sunday.
Related
- Bhogi – Tuesday 13 January 2026
- Makara Sankranti – Wednesday 14 January 2026
- Kanuma – Thursday 15 January 2026
- Magha Masam begins – Monday 19 January 2026
- Vasanta Panchami (Sri Panchami) – Friday 23 January 2026
- Magha Pournami – Sunday 1 February 2026
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