Ratha Saptami 2020: date and timings
Ratha Saptami is on Saturday, 1 February, 2020. Shukla Saptami runs from 3:49 pm, 31 Jan to 6:06 pm, 1 Feb.
Birthday of the Sun God. Bath with arka leaves at sunrise. Deity: Surya Deva.
Ratha Saptami 2020 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 3:49 pm, 31 Jan to 6:06 pm, 1 Feb (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:48 am | 6:11 pm |
| Delhi | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 5:59 pm |
| Mumbai | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:12 am | 6:31 pm |
| Chennai | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:35 am | 6:09 pm |
| Bengaluru | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:45 am | 6:20 pm |
| Kolkata | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:15 am | 5:24 pm |
| Vijayawada | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 6:03 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:29 am | 5:51 pm |
| Pune | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 6:28 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:19 am | 6:26 pm |
| Jaipur | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:12 am | 6:08 pm |
| Lucknow | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:51 am | 5:47 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Saturday, 1 February in Hyderabad
- Rahu Kalam9:38 am to 11:04 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:48 am and 6:11 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:31 am, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraAshwini
Ratha Saptami 2020 Choghadiya in Hyderabad
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Ratha Saptami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:48 am to 8:13 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:13 am to 9:38 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:38 am to 11:04 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:04 am to 12:29 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:29 pm to 1:54 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:54 pm to 3:20 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:20 pm to 4:45 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:45 pm to 6:11 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:11 pm to 7:45 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:45 pm to 9:20 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:20 pm to 10:54 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:54 pm to 12:29 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:29 am to 2:04 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:04 am to 3:38 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:38 am to 5:13 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:13 am to 6:47 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Ratha Saptami in 2020?
Ratha Saptami is on Saturday, 1 February, 2020.