Ratha Saptami 2027 – Date
Ratha Saptami in 2027 falls on Saturday 13 February 2027 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 13 February 2027 at 2:59 AM IST and ends 14 February 2027 at 2:07 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Magha sukla saptami at arunodaya (the snana is at dawn).
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| New York | New York, USA | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| London | United Kingdom | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Sydney | Australia | Sunday 14 February 2027 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
Different date in: Sydney — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Ratha Saptami in 2027?
Ratha Saptami 2027 is on Saturday 13 February 2027 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Sunday 14 February 2027.
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 2027?
Saturday.
Related
- Magha Masam begins – Sunday 7 February 2027
- Vasanta Panchami (Sri Panchami) – Thursday 11 February 2027
- Magha Pournami – Saturday 20 February 2027
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