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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
Key Highlights
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