Ratha Sapthami 2026ரத சப்தமி 2026
Sunday, 25 January 2026ஞாயிறு, 25 ஜனவரி, 2026
Thai 11 · தை 11
On Ratha Sapthami day · Chennai
Tithi · திதிSapthamiuntil 11:11 PM, then Ashtami
Star · நட்சத்திரம்Revathiuntil 1:35 PM
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:35 AMSunset 6:06 PM
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்4:40 PM – 6:06 PM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்12:21 PM – 1:47 PM
Kuligai · குளிகை3:13 PM – 4:40 PM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை6:35 AM – 9:28 AM
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை10:54 AM – 3:13 PM
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:35 AMSunset 6:06 PM
About Ratha Sapthami
Ratha Sapthami, on the Sapthami of the waxing moon in Thai or Masi, honours the Sun god as he turns his chariot northward. Many bathe at dawn with erukku leaves placed on the head and offer prayers to the Sun.
Questions people ask
- When is Ratha Sapthami 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- Ratha Sapthami 2026 is on Sunday, 25 January 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Thai 11.
- Is Ratha Sapthami 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- No. Sunday, 25 January 2026 is not on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on Ratha Sapthami 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Sunday, 25 January 2026 is 4:40 PM – 6:06 PM and Yamagandam is 12:21 PM – 1:47 PM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.
- When is Ratha Sapthami 2027?
- Ratha Sapthami 2027 is on Saturday, 13 February 2027 (Masi 1).