Ratha Saptami — Surya Jayanti and Sun Worship
Celebrate Ratha Saptami, the birthday of Lord Surya, with rituals and worship.
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Introduction
Significance
When to Celebrate
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What You'll Need
How to Prepare
- 1Take a holy bath in a river or lake
- 2Wear clean clothes
- 3Prepare the offerings
- 4Light the lamp
- 5Burn incense sticks
How to Celebrate
- 1Take a holy bath in a river or lake, and wear clean clothes
- 2Prepare the offerings, including water, milk, ghee, honey, sugar, rice, grains, fruits, and flowers
- 3Light the lamp and burn incense sticks
- 4Worship Lord Surya with the offerings, and recite the Surya Mantra
- 5Take a sip of water from the holy bath, and apply a tilak on the forehead
Mantras
Surya Mantra
ऐं ह्रीं सूर्याय नमः
Aim Hreem Suryaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Surya
Surya Gayatri Mantra
ॐ सवित्रे नमः
Om Savitre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Surya, the source of all life and energy
Surya Aarti
जय जय सूर्य भक्तजनों के दिल की धड़कन
Jai Jai Surya Bhaktajanon Ke Dil Ki Dhadkan
Meaning: Victory to Lord Surya, the heartbeat of the devotees
Observance Rules
- •Take a holy bath in a river or lake
- •Wear clean clothes
- •Fast from sunrise to sunset
- •Avoid eating non-vegetarian food
Do's
- ✓Worship Lord Surya with offerings
- ✓Recite the Surya Mantra
- ✓Take a sip of water from the holy bath
- ✓Apply a tilak on the forehead
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid eating non-vegetarian food
- ✗Avoid drinking alcohol
- ✗Avoid engaging in any negative or harmful activities
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Not taking a holy bath in a river or lake
- •Not wearing clean clothes
- •Not fasting from sunrise to sunset
- •Not worshiping Lord Surya with offerings
Regional Variations
- •In some parts of India, devotees take a holy bath in rivers or lakes, while in other parts, they worship Lord Surya with offerings of flowers, fruits, and grains
- •In some regions, the festival is celebrated with a procession, while in other regions, it is celebrated with a fair or a mela
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References & Traditional Notes
- •The festival is mentioned in the ancient Hindu texts, including the Rigveda and the Mahabharata
- •The rituals and customs associated with Ratha Saptami vary from region to region, and are influenced by local traditions and customs
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