What is Ratha Saptami , its History & Importance
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Ratha Saptami (also known as Magha Saptami) is an Indian festival that observes on the 7th day (Saptami) in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Maagha (January). It is a Hindu festival, celebrated amongst Hindus. The festival Ratha Saptami symbolically represented in the form of the God Sun or Surya Bhagwan turning his Ratha (The word ‘ratha’ means ‘chariot) drawn by 7 horses (representing 7 colors) towards the northern hemisphere, in a north-easterly direction. Ratha Saptami marks the birth of Sun god Surya. Threfore this festival is also celebrated as Surya Jayanti. In 2018, It is being celebrated on Wednesday, 24 January.
Ratha Saptami is emblematic of the difference in the season to spring and the begin of the reaping season. For most Indian agriculturists, it is a propitious start of the New Year. The celebration is seen by all Hindus in their homes and in countless sanctuaries devoted to god Surya, all over India.
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The word 'ratha' signifies 'chariot' and upon the arrival of Magh Shukla Paksha Saptami, God Sun is venerated sitting in His brilliant chariot that is driven by seven white horses. The greatness of Lord Sun, His Chariot and Ratha Saptami isn't simply restricted to this however is reached out much more. In India, there are numerous sanctuaries worked to pay tribute to Lord Sun and unique occasions and festivities are hung upon the arrival of Ratha Saptami in every one of these sanctuaries. The celebrations are exceptionally outstanding in the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple with unique puja game plans. Ratha Saptami holds unique hugeness in the Indian conditions of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Ratha Saptami Mantra
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Sapta janmaarjitam paapam hara saptami satvaram
Etatjanma krutam paapam krutam sapta sujanmasoo
Naumi saptami Devitwaam sapta lokaika Maataram
Saptaarga patra snaane mama paapam Vyopahayae