Tithi 7 · Krishna Pakshaतिथि
Krishna Saptami
सप्तमी
Surya — sun-fade contemplation.
Presiding deity
Surya (the sun)
Category
Bhadra
Auspicious, prosperous — good for travel, business, household decisions.
Tithi number
7 of 15 in Krishna Paksha
Tithi character
Krishna Saptami is observed as a sun-deity day in some traditions, but with less emphasis than Magha Shukla Saptami. Bhanu Saptami in some calendars.
Auspicious for
- ✓Sun-mantra japa
- ✓Health-related sankalpa
Traditionally avoided
- ✗Eating before sunrise (some traditions)