Ratha Saptami 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Ratha Saptami 2027 falls on Saturday 13 February 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Saturday 13 February 2027 – 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 13 February 2027 runs 4:23 AM – 5:51 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 12 February 2027 11:29 PM to 13 February 2027 10:37 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 | Saturday 13 February 2027 | 4:23 AM – 5:51 AM | 12 February 2027 11:29 PM – 13 February 2027 10:37 PM |
| Durban | Saturday 13 February 2027 | 4:08 AM – 5:34 AM | 12 February 2027 11:29 PM – 13 February 2027 10:37 PM |
FAQ
When is Ratha Saptami 2027 in South Africa?
Ratha Saptami 2027 is on Saturday 13 February 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Ratha Saptami on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Saturday 13 February 2027.
How is the date of Ratha Saptami decided?
Magha sukla saptami at arunodaya (the snana is at dawn).
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