The auspicious timing for Ratha Saptami 2024 is as follows: Ratha Saptami Date: 2nd February 2024 (Saturday) Sunrise: 6:53 AM Sunset: 6:10 PM Devotees eagerly await this day to perform various rituals and seek the blessings of Lord Surya.
Devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before sunrise. This ritual is known as Arunodaya Snan and is believed to cleanse the body and purify the soul
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Devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before sunrise. This ritual is known as Arunodaya Snan and is believed to cleanse the body and purify the soul
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The highlight of Ratha Saptami is the Ratha Puja, where devotees worship the sun god’s chariot. A miniature chariot is decorated with flowers, fruits, and other offerings. The chariot is then pulled by devotees as a symbol of their devotion and surrender to the divine.
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Devotees recite the sacred hymn called Aditya Hridayam, which is dedicated to Lord Surya. It is believed that reciting this hymn with devotion brings blessings and removes all obstacles from one’s life
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As an act of compassion and gratitude, devotees engage in Anna Daan, which involves offering food to the needy and underprivileged. This act of selflessness is considered highly meritorious and is believed to bring blessings and fulfillment
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