Ratha Saptami 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Ratha Saptami 2026 falls on Sunday 25 January 2026 in all 2 South Africa 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 Johannesburg the arunodaya (the two muhurtas before sunrise) on 25 January 2026 runs 4:12 AM – 5:37 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 24 January 2026 9:10 PM to 25 January 2026 7:40 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. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Arunodaya | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Sunday 25 January 2026 | 4:12 AM – 5:37 AM | 24 January 2026 9:10 PM – 25 January 2026 7:40 PM |
| Durban | Sunday 25 January 2026 | 3:55 AM – 5:18 AM | 24 January 2026 9:10 PM – 25 January 2026 7:40 PM |
FAQ
When is Ratha Saptami 2026 in South Africa?
Ratha Saptami 2026 is on Sunday 25 January 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Ratha Saptami on the same day in South Africa 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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