Saptami Dates 2025
Saptami is the 7th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. Saptami is primarily associated with the Sun God (Surya) and is considered auspicious for Surya worship and related rituals.
The most significant Saptami is Ratha Saptami, falling on Magha Shukla Saptami, which marks the northward journey of the Sun and celebrates the Sun God's power and glory. Saptami during Navratri is also observed as part of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
The most significant Saptami is Ratha Saptami, falling on Magha Shukla Saptami, which marks the northward journey of the Sun and celebrates the Sun God's power and glory. Saptami during Navratri is also observed as part of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2025 | — |
Begins: 05-Jan-2025 08:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 06-Jan-2025 06:24 PM Monday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 3.3°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 21 Jan 2025 | — |
Begins: 20-Jan-2025 10:00 AM Monday
Ends: 21-Jan-2025 12:41 PM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Virgo 18.1°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 04 Feb 2025 | Ratha Saptami |
Begins: 04-Feb-2025 04:38 AM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Feb-2025 02:31 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 3.2°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 20 Feb 2025 | — |
Begins: 19-Feb-2025 07:33 AM Wednesday
Ends: 20-Feb-2025 09:59 AM Thursday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Libra 18.4°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 06 Mar 2025 | — |
Begins: 05-Mar-2025 12:52 PM Wednesday
Ends: 06-Mar-2025 10:52 AM Thursday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 2.7°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 21 Mar 2025 | — |
Begins: 21-Mar-2025 02:46 AM Friday
Ends: 22-Mar-2025 04:25 AM Saturday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Scorpio 18.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 04 Apr 2025 | — |
Begins: 03-Apr-2025 09:42 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Apr-2025 08:13 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 1.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 20 Apr 2025 | — |
Begins: 19-Apr-2025 06:23 PM Saturday
Ends: 20-Apr-2025 07:02 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 17.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 04 May 2025 | — |
Begins: 03-May-2025 07:52 AM Saturday
Ends: 04-May-2025 07:20 AM Sunday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 0.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 19 May 2025 | — |
Begins: 19-May-2025 06:13 AM Monday
Ends: 20-May-2025 05:52 AM Tuesday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 16.1°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 01 Jun 2025 | — |
Begins: 01-Jun-2025 08:00 PM Sunday
Ends: 02-Jun-2025 08:36 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Cancer 29.1°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 17 Jun 2025 | — |
Begins: 17-Jun-2025 02:47 PM Tuesday
Ends: 18-Jun-2025 01:35 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 14.2°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 01 Jul 2025 | — |
Begins: 01-Jul-2025 10:21 AM Tuesday
Ends: 02-Jul-2025 11:59 AM Wednesday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Leo 27.4°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 17 Jul 2025 | — |
Begins: 16-Jul-2025 09:03 PM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Jul-2025 07:10 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Pisces 12.1°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 31 Jul 2025 | — |
Begins: 31-Jul-2025 02:42 AM Thursday
Ends: 01-Aug-2025 04:59 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Virgo 25.7°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 15 Aug 2025 | — |
Begins: 15-Aug-2025 02:08 AM Friday
Ends: 15-Aug-2025 11:50 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aries 10.1°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 30 Aug 2025 | — |
Begins: 29-Aug-2025 08:22 PM Friday
Ends: 30-Aug-2025 10:47 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Libra 24.3°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 13 Sep 2025 | — |
Begins: 13-Sep-2025 07:24 AM Saturday
Ends: 14-Sep-2025 05:05 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Taurus 8.3°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 29 Sep 2025 | Maha Saptami |
Begins: 28-Sep-2025 02:28 PM Sunday
Ends: 29-Sep-2025 04:32 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Scorpio 23.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 13 Oct 2025 | — |
Begins: 12-Oct-2025 02:18 PM Sunday
Ends: 13-Oct-2025 12:25 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Gemini 7.0°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 29 Oct 2025 | — |
Begins: 28-Oct-2025 08:00 AM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Oct-2025 09:24 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 22.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 11 Nov 2025 | — |
Begins: 11-Nov-2025 12:09 AM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Nov-2025 11:10 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Cancer 6.4°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 27 Nov 2025 | — |
Begins: 27-Nov-2025 12:03 AM Thursday
Ends: 28-Nov-2025 12:31 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 22.5°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 11 Dec 2025 | — |
Begins: 10-Dec-2025 01:47 PM Wednesday
Ends: 11-Dec-2025 01:58 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Leo 6.3°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 27 Dec 2025 | — |
Begins: 26-Dec-2025 01:44 PM Friday
Ends: 27-Dec-2025 01:10 PM Saturday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 22.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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Saptami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Saptami?
Saptami is the 7th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is primarily associated with the Sun God (Surya) and is considered auspicious for Surya worship.
What is Ratha Saptami?
Ratha Saptami falls on Magha Shukla Saptami and marks the northward journey of the Sun (Uttarayan). It celebrates the Sun God riding his chariot pulled by seven horses, symbolising the seven colours of light. It is observed with a holy bath, Surya puja, and offering of Arghya to the Sun.
What is the significance of Saptami during Navratri?
The seventh day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga. She is worshipped for protection against evil forces and negative energies. Special pujas and offerings are made on this day.
How is Saptami observed?
Devotees rise before sunrise, take a holy bath, and offer Arghya to the Sun. Surya mantras such as the Aditya Hridayam are recited. Fasting and visiting Sun temples are common practices observed on Saptami.