Ratha Saptami is the Saptami that falls on Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha. Saptami Tithi is dedicated to Lord Surya, Surya is said to be sitting on a chariot with seven white horses. It is believed that Lord Surya Dev started enlightening the whole world on Ratha Saptami, i.e. it was also considered as the birthday of Lord Surya. Hence this day is also defined as Surya Jayanti.
1. Take a bath before sunrise on the Saptami day and see the rising sun and offer water to them saying 'Mi Ghritani Surya Namah'.
2. Give red rays, red flowers, and water to the rays of the sun.
3. After giving water to the sun, sit in a red posture, and chant this mantra 108 times in the east direction by the main.
"Ehi Surya Sahastrashanso Tejorashe Jagatpate.
Compassionate mother Bhaktya griharadhya diwakar".
1. All the propitious
rituals of Ratha Saptami are conducted at the time/or before Arunodaya, i.e.
before sunrise.
2. The first thing
should be taking a pious holy dip in the sacred River during Arunodaya (before
sunrise).
3. While taking
bath, one should also offer flower leaves, milk, and sweetmeats to Lord Surya.
4. Recite the
Jappa of ‘Gayatri Mantra’, ‘Surya Sahasranaam,’ and ‘Adityahridayam’ after or
during bath.
5. After chanting
the mantras, worship Lord Surya during sunrise by offering Arghyadan.
6. Proffer water
to Lord Surya from Kalash (with folded hand) in a standing posture.
7. Light
Diya/Deepak of pure Ghee (earthen lamp) in front of Him.
8. Venerate Lord with
intense dhoop, Kapur, and red and yellow flowers.
1. It is
considered that- Sun God enlightened the entire world with his illumination,
power, and strength.
2. It is a belief that taking a sacred bath at the time of Ratha Saptami frees a person from
all illnesses and diseases.
3. Seven types of
sins are ever done in your present or previous lives are purified by expiatory
sacrifice, ceremonial washing, or some other ritual action on Ratha Saptami
day.
4. The one who
observes a strict fast is blessed with long life, good health, and wisdom.
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