Saptami Dates 2020
Saptami is the 7th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. Saptami is primarily associated with the Sun God (Surya) and is considered auspicious for Surya worship and related rituals.
The most significant Saptami is Ratha Saptami, falling on Magha Shukla Saptami, which marks the northward journey of the Sun and celebrates the Sun God's power and glory. Saptami during Navratri is also observed as part of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
The most significant Saptami is Ratha Saptami, falling on Magha Shukla Saptami, which marks the northward journey of the Sun and celebrates the Sun God's power and glory. Saptami during Navratri is also observed as part of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 01-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 01-Jan-2020 06:28 PM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Jan-2020 09:01 PM Thursday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 28.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 16-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 16-Jan-2020 09:42 AM Thursday
Ends: 17-Jan-2020 07:28 AM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Virgo 13.3°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 31-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 31-Jan-2020 03:52 PM Friday
Ends: 01-Feb-2020 06:11 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Pisces 28.8°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 14-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 14-Feb-2020 06:22 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Feb-2020 04:30 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Libra 13.1°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 01-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 01-Mar-2020 11:16 AM Sunday
Ends: 02-Mar-2020 12:53 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aries 29.0°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 15-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 15-Mar-2020 04:26 AM Sunday
Ends: 16-Mar-2020 03:20 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Scorpio 12.7°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 31-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 31-Mar-2020 03:15 AM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Apr-2020 03:50 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Taurus 28.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 13-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 13-Apr-2020 04:19 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Apr-2020 04:12 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 11.8°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 29-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 29-Apr-2020 03:13 PM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Apr-2020 02:40 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Gemini 27.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 13-May-2020 |
Begins: 13-May-2020 06:00 AM Wednesday
Ends: 14-May-2020 06:52 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 10.6°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 28-May-2020 |
Begins: 28-May-2020 11:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 29-May-2020 09:56 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Cancer 25.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 11-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 11-Jun-2020 09:12 PM Thursday
Ends: 12-Jun-2020 10:53 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 9.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 27-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 27-Jun-2020 05:04 AM Saturday
Ends: 28-Jun-2020 02:54 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Leo 23.6°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 11-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 11-Jul-2020 01:34 PM Saturday
Ends: 12-Jul-2020 03:49 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Pisces 7.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 26-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 26-Jul-2020 09:33 AM Sunday
Ends: 27-Jul-2020 07:10 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Virgo 21.5°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 10-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 10-Aug-2020 06:44 AM Monday
Ends: 11-Aug-2020 09:08 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aries 5.7°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 24-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 24-Aug-2020 02:31 PM Monday
Ends: 25-Aug-2020 12:22 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Libra 19.5°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 09-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 09-Sep-2020 12:04 AM Wednesday
Ends: 10-Sep-2020 02:07 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Taurus 4.4°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 22-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 22-Sep-2020 09:31 PM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Sep-2020 07:57 PM Wednesday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Scorpio 17.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 08-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 08-Oct-2020 04:38 PM Thursday
Ends: 09-Oct-2020 05:50 PM Friday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Gemini 3.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 22-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 22-Oct-2020 07:40 AM Thursday
Ends: 23-Oct-2020 06:58 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 17.0°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 07-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 07-Nov-2020 07:24 AM Saturday
Ends: 08-Nov-2020 07:30 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 2.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 20-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 20-Nov-2020 09:30 PM Friday
Ends: 21-Nov-2020 09:49 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 16.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 06-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 06-Dec-2020 07:46 PM Sunday
Ends: 07-Dec-2020 06:48 PM Monday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Leo 2.8°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 20-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 20-Dec-2020 02:53 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Dec-2020 04:16 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 16.8°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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Saptami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Saptami?
Saptami is the 7th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is primarily associated with the Sun God (Surya) and is considered auspicious for Surya worship.
What is Ratha Saptami?
Ratha Saptami falls on Magha Shukla Saptami and marks the northward journey of the Sun (Uttarayan). It celebrates the Sun God riding his chariot pulled by seven horses, symbolising the seven colours of light. It is observed with a holy bath, Surya puja, and offering of Arghya to the Sun.
What is the significance of Saptami during Navratri?
The seventh day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga. She is worshipped for protection against evil forces and negative energies. Special pujas and offerings are made on this day.
How is Saptami observed?
Devotees rise before sunrise, take a holy bath, and offer Arghya to the Sun. Surya mantras such as the Aditya Hridayam are recited. Fasting and visiting Sun temples are common practices observed on Saptami.