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Ratha Saptami is a Hindu festival celebrated on the seventh day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Magha. It usually falls in February.

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• What Is Ratha Saptami?: Ratha Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami, is a Hindu festival celebrated on the seventh day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Magha. It usually falls in February.
• Sun’s Chariot Ride: Symbolically, Ratha Saptami represents the sun god Surya turning his chariot (ratha) drawn by seven horses toward the northern hemisphere. These seven horses represent the seven colors of the rainbow.
• Spring and Harvest: Ratha Saptami marks the change of season to spring and the beginning of the harvesting season. For Indian farmers, it’s an auspicious start to the New Year.
• Sun Worship: On this day, Hindus worship Lord Surya for health and well-being. The festival is observed in homes and numerous temples dedicated to Surya across India.
• Cosmic Energy: Ratha Saptami seeks the benevolent cosmic energy and light from the sun god. It’s a time of renewal and hope as winter gives way to spring.