Saptami Tithi in 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, the seventh day is called Saptami. Saptami falls in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Saptami comes twice in a month. Saptami has its own special significance in Hinduism. The famous Rathas falling on Saptami Tithi are Saptami or Surya Jayanti, Sheetala Saptami, Ganga Saptami and Kamada Saptami. The Sun God is worshiped on the day of Saptami.

Importance of Saptami Tithi

• Rath Saptami: Saptami of Magh Shukla Paksha is celebrated as Rath Saptami. Offering Arghya to Sun God and observing fast on this day gives blessings of health and longevity.
• Ganga Saptami: Shukla Saptami of Vaishakh month is celebrated as Ganga Saptami. This day is famous for worshiping the river Ganga and celebrating her glory.
• Sheela Saptami: It is also called Sheetala Saptami. On this day, Goddess Sheetla is worshiped and Sheetla Mata is prayed for the protection and health of the family.

Worship Method

• Bathing and Purification: On Saptami Tithi, it is considered auspicious to take a bath in the Ganges or in any holy river in the morning. If this is not possible, then add Ganga water to the bathing water.
• Worship of Sun God: Offer water to Sun God and chant the mantra 'Om Suryaya Namah'.
• Fasting and Upvaas: Fasting on Saptami Tithi is considered auspicious. Eat satvik food during the fast.
• Charity and religious work: Feeding Brahmins, donating clothes, and grains is especially fruitful on this day.

Benefits associated with Saptami Tithi

• Improvement in health and freedom from diseases.
• Happiness of children and prosperity of the family.
• Positive energy and spiritual peace in life.
• Success in work and removal of obstacles.

Saptami Tithi Timing for 2026

Saptami Tithi is very important from the spiritual and religious point of view. Performing worship, fasting, and charity on this day brings auspiciousness and prosperity in life. Observing Saptami Tithi not only brings physical and mental peace but also leads to spiritual advancement.

Saptami Tithi – January 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Saturday, 10 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 9 January 2026 at 07:05 am – 10 January 2026 at 08:24 am

Shukla Paksha Saptami (Ratha Saptami)
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 25 January 2026 at 12:40 am – 25 January 2026 at 11:10 pm

Saptami Tithi – February 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami (Magha Bhanu Saptami)
Monday, 9 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 February 2026 at 02:54 am – 9 February 2026 at 05:01 am

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 23 February 2026 at 09:09 am – 24 February 2026 at 07:02 am

Saptami Tithi – March 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami (Sheetala Saptami)
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 9 March 2026 at 11:27 pm – 11 March 2026 at 01:54 am

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 24 March 2026 at 04:08 pm – 25 March 2026 at 01:50 pm

Saptami Tithi – April 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 April 2026 at 07:02 pm – 9 April 2026 at 09:20 pm

Shukla Paksha Saptami (Ganga Saptami)
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 22 April 2026 at 10:50 pm – 23 April 2026 at 08:49 pm

Saptami Tithi – May 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 May 2026 at 12:22 pm – 9 May 2026 at 02:03 pm

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 22 May 2026 at 06:25 am – 23 May 2026 at 05:04 am

Saptami Tithi – June 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Monday, 8 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 7 June 2026 at 02:41 am – 8 June 2026 at 03:25 am

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 20 June 2026 at 03:47 pm – 21 June 2026 at 03:21 pm

Saptami Tithi – July 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 July 2026 at 01:47 pm – 7 July 2026 at 01:25 pm

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 20 July 2026 at 03:30 am – 21 July 2026 at 04:03 am

Saptami Tithi – August 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 4 August 2026 at 10:03 pm – 5 August 2026 at 08:42 pm

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 18 August 2026 at 05:51 pm – 19 August 2026 at 07:20 pm

Saptami Tithi – September 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Friday, 4 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 3 September 2026 at 04:26 am – 4 September 2026 at 02:25 am

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Friday, 18 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 17 September 2026 at 10:48 am – 18 September 2026 at 01:01 pm

Saptami Tithi – October 2026

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 2 October 2026 at 10:15 am – 3 October 2026 at 08:00 am

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 17 October 2026 at 05:54 am – 18 October 2026 at 08:28 am

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 31 October 2026 at 04:57 pm – 1 November 2026 at 02:52 pm

Saptami Tithi – November 2026

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 16 November 2026 at 02:01 am – 17 November 2026 at 04:20 am

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 30 November 2026 at 01:47 am – 1 December 2026 at 12:12 am

Saptami Tithi – December 2026

Shukla Paksha Saptami
Wednesday, 16 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 15 December 2026 at 09:19 pm – 16 December 2026 at 10:46 pm

Krishna Paksha Saptami
Wednesday, 30 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 29 December 2026 at 01:25 pm – 30 December 2026 at 12:36 pm