Ratha Saptami 2016 datemay vary

About Ratha Saptami

The seventh day of the bright half of Magha, dedicated to Surya, the Sun, pictured turning his chariot northward. It is kept with a bath at sunrise and offerings of water to the Sun.

Ratha Saptami 2016 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Ratha Saptami in 2016?

In New Delhi, Ratha Saptami 2016 falls on Sunday, 14 February 2016. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Ratha Saptami 2016 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, Sydney has a different date from New Delhi.

Is Ratha Saptami a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.