Tithi 7 · Shukla Pakshaतिथि

Shukla Saptami

सप्तमी

Surya — the sun's chariot turns.

Presiding deity

Surya (the sun)

Category

Bhadra

Auspicious, prosperous — good for travel, business, household decisions.

Tithi number

7 of 15 in Shukla Paksha

Also known as

Ratha Saptami (Magha) · Bhanu Saptami · Magha Saptami

Tithi character

Magha Shukla Saptami is Ratha Saptami / Magha Saptami — the day Surya's chariot turns to face the world. Major bathing day; especially observed at the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.

Auspicious for

  • ✓Sun-deity worship
  • ✓River bathing
  • ✓Sankalpa for health / vitality

Traditionally avoided

  • ✗Sleeping in late (sun-worship traditions)