Ratha Saptami 2028: date and timings
Ratha Saptami is on Thursday, 3 February, 2028. Shukla Saptami runs from 11:11 am, 2 Feb to 12:19 pm, 3 Feb.
Birthday of the Sun God. Bath with arka leaves at sunrise. Deity: Surya Deva.
Ratha Saptami 2028 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 11:11 am, 2 Feb to 12:19 pm, 3 Feb (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 6:47 am | 6:12 pm |
| Delhi | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 6:01 pm |
| Mumbai | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 7:12 am | 6:32 pm |
| Chennai | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 6:35 am | 6:10 pm |
| Bengaluru | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 6:45 am | 6:21 pm |
| Kolkata | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 6:15 am | 5:25 pm |
| Vijayawada | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 6:37 am | 6:04 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 6:29 am | 5:52 pm |
| Pune | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 7:07 am | 6:29 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 7:18 am | 6:28 pm |
| Jaipur | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 7:11 am | 6:09 pm |
| Lucknow | 3 Feb | From sunrise, 6:50 am | 5:49 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 Thursday, 3 February in Delhi
- Rahu Kalam1:56 pm to 3:18 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:08 am and 6:01 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 10:59 am, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraAshwini
Ratha Saptami 2028 Choghadiya in Delhi
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 8:30 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:30 am to 9:51 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:51 am to 11:13 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:13 am to 12:35 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:35 pm to 1:56 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:56 pm to 3:18 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:18 pm to 4:39 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:39 pm to 6:01 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:01 pm to 7:39 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:39 pm to 9:18 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:18 pm to 10:56 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:56 pm to 12:34 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:34 am to 2:13 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:13 am to 3:51 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:51 am to 5:29 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 5:29 am to 7:07 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Ratha Saptami in 2028?
Ratha Saptami is on Thursday, 3 February, 2028.