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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 25 Jan | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 5:54 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam4:33 pm to 5:54 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:08 am and 5:54 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 10:54 am, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraRevati
Ratha Saptami 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:08 am to 8:29 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:29 am to 9:50 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:50 am to 11:10 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:10 am to 12:31 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:31 pm to 1:52 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:52 pm to 3:13 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:13 pm to 4:33 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:33 pm to 5:54 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:54 pm to 7:33 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:33 pm to 9:13 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:13 pm to 10:52 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:52 pm to 12:31 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:31 am to 2:10 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:10 am to 3:49 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:49 am to 5:29 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:29 am to 7:08 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Ratha Saptami in 2026?
Ratha Saptami is on Sunday, 25 January, 2026.