Ratha Saptami 2022 Date and Puja Vidhanam

In this Article, we are going to learn When is Rathsaptami? On which day do we need to celebrate? Let us learn about the method of worship and the offerings. We have given an unspoken explanation on the fact that Rathsaptami date confusion. 

Lord Surya has it that about one hundred and ninety-seven crore years ago, on this Magha Sukla Saptami, the sun rose in a single chakra. The chariot on which he ascended is called the wheel of time. Hence the name Rathsaptami for today. Doing certain things like Pujas and Homas on such a holy day not only promotes health but also provides relief from chronic diseases.

According to Kalachakram Gantala Panchangam - Saptami tithi is from February 07, 04:38 AM to February 08, 06:17 AM.Saptami tithi is available On February 07 Sunrise. So Ratha Saptami is on 7th February 2022 and Puja can start between 05:06 AM and 06:45 AM.

According to other Panchangas - Saptami tithi is from  February 07 07:37 AM to 08 8:18 AM. Some other Pnachangas are also similar to this date. According to these Panchangas Saptami tithi is not available On February 07 Sunrise and available on February 08 sunrise. So Ratha Saptami is on 8th February 2022 According to these.

Why is there a difference in these Panchangas? Let’s learn on which day we need to celebrate Ratha Saptami.

Calendars and Panchangas in India dating back to about 2,000 years are calculated based on the theories of Drik Siddhanta and Surya Siddhanta.

Of these, Surya Siddhanta is the oldest written by Varahamihiru, Bhaskaracharya, and Aryabhata. This theory is the source of everything.

According to this theory, the astronomer from the state of Kerala established the Drik Siddhanta method in 1431 that the solar scale or the solar cycle varies from 3 minutes to 24 seconds per year. It standardized and modified the Surya Siddhanta theory and established the theory of Drik Siddhanta. This pattern was first discovered by the Indian Government in 1952 when Jawaharlal Nehru was Prime Minister. To this day The government recognizes this practice. This Drik Siddhanta theory is mostly followed in our country and believes in accuracy in dates and time.

According to Drik Panchanga Ratha Sapthami Date and Time

Ratha Sapthami 2021 Date and Tithi Time
Date	Monday, February 07, 2022
Puja Time	05:06 AM to 06:45 AM
Tithi Time	February 07 04:38 AM – February 08 06:17 AM

We follow and recommend this date only.

Puja Vidhanam

One should fast the night before Rathasaptami. Those who want to do Ratha Sapthami Vratham should decide to circumcise on the day of Sashti. Bathe before sunrise in the morning. Men should take seven Jilledu (Calotropis Gigantea) leaves and women should place seven Broad Bean Leaves leaves on their head and shoulders and bathe while reciting the mantra below.

|| Janani tvam hi lokanam saptami saptasaptike, saptavyahrutike devi! Namaste Suryamatruke ||

This mantra means "O Saptami Matha! You are the birthplace of all worlds. Greetings to you, Mother of the Sun."

Similarly, the perforated district should bow down to face the sun from the center of the Jilledu leaf (Calotropis Gigantea).

On this day the women are required to collect various fruits and flowers with bean leaves, Broad Bean flowers, and Broad Beans, bring dried Gobbemma (Pitaka) and arrange them at Tulsikota as a milkshake and boil the cow milk in to made Jagerry Pongal front of the sun. Next Lord Surya Puja should perform with Shodashopacharas. If possible, do it with Ashtottara Shatanamavali and Sahasranamavali. Those who are doing Ratha Saptami Vart must read the Ratha Saptami Vrat story. It is better to study even those who are not doing Vrat.

Today Pongal should be given as Prasada to Lord Surya. The Prasada should be placed in the bean leaves.

If possible, recite Suryashtakam and Surya Stotram today. Read the very powerful Aditya Hrydaya. Lord Rama read Aditya Hrydaya and was able to slay Ravana, who had powerfully received the blessings from Brahma Shiva.

Worshiping the sun in this way will increase wealth and health.