Ratha Saptami 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Ratha Saptami 2026 falls on Sunday 25 January 2026 in all 3 Saudi Arabia cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 25 January 2026 – the same day. The rule: Magha sukla saptami at arunodaya (the snana is at dawn). In Riyadh the arunodaya (the two muhurtas before sunrise) on 25 January 2026 runs 4:53 AM – 6:38 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 24 January 2026 10:10 PM to 25 January 2026 8:40 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the arunodaya window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Arunodaya | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Sunday 25 January 2026 | 4:53 AM – 6:38 AM | 24 January 2026 10:10 PM – 25 January 2026 8:40 PM |
| Jeddah | Sunday 25 January 2026 | 5:19 AM – 7:02 AM | 24 January 2026 10:10 PM – 25 January 2026 8:40 PM |
| Dammam | Sunday 25 January 2026 | 4:41 AM – 6:27 AM | 24 January 2026 10:10 PM – 25 January 2026 8:40 PM |
FAQ
When is Ratha Saptami 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Ratha Saptami 2026 is on Sunday 25 January 2026 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Ratha Saptami on the same day in Saudi Arabia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 25 January 2026.
How is the date of Ratha Saptami decided?
Magha sukla saptami at arunodaya (the snana is at dawn).
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