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Prayagraj: Scores of devotees took holy dip in Ganga on the occasion of ‘Achala Saptami’ and offered prayers to the Sun God.
The footfall started rising since early Friday and the flow continued as the day progressed. Mela police maintained a strict vigil on the ghat and police mobile teams were engaged to regulate the flow of crowd.
Noted astrologer Amitabh Gour said Achala Saptami is celebrated on the seventh day of Magh’s ‘shukla paksha’. It is also known as ‘Rath Saptami’ and ‘Arogya Saptami’. He said devotees offer prayer to the Sun God for good health, wealth and prosperity.
Updated Feb 19, 2021 | 06:44 IST
This year, Ratha Saptami (also known as Achala Saptami) will be celebrated today. And as prayers to the Sun God and celebrations begin, send these messages, quotes, wishes and greetings to near and dear ones. Ratha Saptami 2021 wishes, quotes, messages and greetings
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The Sun God (Surya Dev) is one of the deities who finds a mention in the Vedas
The Saptami Tithi (seventh day) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon), is the day when the Sun God first came into being
This day is known as Ratha Saptami, Surya Jayanti and Arogya Saptami
Updated Feb 19, 2021 | 08:43 IST
The birth anniversary of Surya Dev is also called Arogya Saptami or Achala Saptami. This year, Ratha Saptami will be celebrated tomorrow. Check out the shubh muhurat and read on to know more. Pic credit: istockphoto. Image for representation purpose only. Ratha Saptami Puja Vidhi and Surya Mantras
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Surya Dev was born to Sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi on the Saptami Tithi, Magha Shukla Paksha
His birth anniversary is known as Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanti
This day is also known as Arogya Saptami or Achala Saptami
The Sun God (Surya Dev) is one of the deities mentioned in the Vedas. Hailed as the God who is visible to the human eye, Surya Dev is said to have been born to Sage Kashyapa and his wife, Aditi on the Saptami Tithi (seventh day) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon). Hence, the day is commonly referred to as Surya Jayanti and more popularly known as Ratha Saptami. Endowed with tw
Updated Feb 17, 2021 | 07:39 IST
Ratha Saptami is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami Tithi) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (brighter phase of the Lunar cycle). Read on to know the Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance. Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance
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It is believed to be the birth anniversary of Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God)
Ratha Saptami is also known as Arogya Saptami or Surya Jayanti
Among the myriad festivals celebrated in the Hindu month of Magha, the Ratha Saptami, also referred to as Arogya Saptami, finds a special mentioned. Sometimes, even known as Achala Saptami, the Ratha Saptami day is dedicated to Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God). As it is evident from the name, the festival is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami Tithi) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (brighter phase of the Lunar cycle). Read on to know the Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance.