Ratha Saptami on 10 February 2011
written by anjitha
at Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ratha Saptami, also known as Arogya Saptami, Vidhan Saptami, or Radha Saptami, or Surya Jayanti, is believed as the birthday of Surya Bhagavan. Ratha Saptami 2011 date is 10 February, Thursday. In South India, Ratha Saptami is celebrated with utmost gaiety. Women draw Ratham Kolam or Ratham muggu in front of home and welcome Surya Bhagavan to their house for better health and prosperity of their family members.Pongal, Payasam, etc. are offered as naivedyam. Aditya Hrudayam, Surya Namaskara stotram, Surya Ashtakam, etc. are the most important stotras to chant on Ratha Saptami festival.
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