Ratha Saptami 2026: Date, time, Snan muhurat, significance, what to avoid and powerful mantras to chant on the birthday of Lord Surya

Ratha Saptami 2026: Ratha Saptami is the birthday of Lord Surya and is being celebrated on Sunday, January 25, 2026. On this auspicious occasion, people keep a fast, offer arghya to the Sun God, and chant mantras to please the Sun God. Devotees chant mantras such as Om Suryaye Namah and Om Ghrani Suryaye Namah to seek the Sun God's blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.