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Saptami Tithi
Saptami is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Saptami tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Surya (Sun God)
Vrat / festival
Ratha Saptami, Bhanu Saptami, Saptami Vrat
Significance
Saptami is the favourite tithi of Suryadev. Worshipping the Sun on this day grants health, vitality, fame, and success.
What to do
Offer water to the Sun, recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra, offer red flowers
What to avoid
Oil and salt (while fasting)
Worship mantra
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Surya (Sun God)
Vrat / festival
Saptami Vrat
Significance
Krishna Saptami is a tithi for Sun worship. Offering water to the Sun on this day is auspicious for health and vitality.
What to do
Offer water to the Sun, recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra
What to avoid
Arrogance, despondency
Worship mantra
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.