Ratha Saptami 2026: date and timings
Ratha Saptami is on Sunday, 25 January, 2026. Shukla Saptami runs from 12:34 am, 25 Jan to 11:06 pm, 25 Jan.
Birthday of the Sun God. Bath with arka leaves at sunrise. Deity: Surya Deva.
Ratha Saptami 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 12:34 am, 25 Jan to 11:06 pm, 25 Jan (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:39 am | 6:19 pm |
| Hyderabad | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:49 am | 6:07 pm |
| Delhi | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 7:12 am | 5:54 pm |
| Mumbai | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 7:14 am | 6:27 pm |
| Chennai | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:35 am | 6:06 pm |
| Bengaluru | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:46 am | 6:17 pm |
| Kolkata | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:17 am | 5:19 pm |
| Vijayawada | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:39 am | 6:00 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 5:48 pm |
| Pune | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 6:24 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 7:21 am | 6:22 pm |
| Jaipur | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 7:15 am | 6:03 pm |
| Lucknow | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 6:54 am | 5:42 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 Sunday, 25 January in Madurai
- Rahu Kalam4:52 pm to 6:19 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:39 am and 6:19 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:10 am, moonset 11:54 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraRevati
Ratha Saptami 2026 Choghadiya in Madurai
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:39 am to 8:07 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:07 am to 9:34 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:34 am to 11:02 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:02 am to 12:29 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:29 pm to 1:57 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:57 pm to 3:24 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:24 pm to 4:52 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:52 pm to 6:19 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:19 pm to 7:52 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:52 pm to 9:24 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:24 pm to 10:57 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:57 pm to 12:29 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:29 am to 2:02 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:02 am to 3:34 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:34 am to 5:07 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:07 am to 6:39 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Ratha Saptami in 2026?
Ratha Saptami is on Sunday, 25 January, 2026.