Saptami is the seventh day (tithi) of the fortnight (paksha) in Hindu lunar calendar.
Festivals
Ratha Saptami: Lord Vishnu in his form as Surya is usually worshiped on this day. Usually, Rathasapthami begins in households with a purification bath by holding a few bilva leaves on one's head while bathing and chanting a verse which is supposed to invoke the benevolence of the Lord in all that one takes up the rest of the year. It also involves doing a puja with the ritual 'Naivedyam', flowers and fruits.
This day is also known as Surya Jayanthi because it celebrates the power of the Sun God who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
According to Aaj ka Panchang, Sheetala Saptami, on March 21, 2025 (Friday), it is a holy occasion for people to obtain self-purification and healing processes ...People celebrating Sheetala Saptami can ...
Sheetala Saptami is an important Hindu festival that is primarily observed in India, particularly in the northern and western states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Haryana... The way Sheetala Saptami is observed can vary by region.
The growing lunar strength during Phalguna Shukla Paksha Saptami represents an excellent period to purify your mind through new possibilities while establishing personal and spiritual development goals.