Saptami Tithi सप्तमी
The 7th lunar day · deity Surya · Bhadra tithi
Saptami (सप्तमी) is the 7th lunar day (tithi), presided over by Surya and counted a Bhadra tithi (healthy — good for business, foundations and health matters). Saptami, the seventh tithi, radiates solar vitality. The tithi prevailing at sunrise is applied to the whole day in the panchang.
Key takeaways
- Presiding deity: Surya.
- Nature: Bhadra — healthy — good for business, foundations and health matters.
- A Bhadra tithi good for health, vitality, and beginning ventures needing energy and confidence.
- Occurs in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha each lunar month.
Saptami at a glance
| Presiding deity | Surya |
| Nature | Bhadra — healthy — good for business, foundations and health matters |
| Position | 7th tithi of each paksha |
What is Saptami tithi?
Saptami, the seventh tithi, radiates solar vitality. As a lunar day, Saptami can begin or end at any clock time, so the panchang uses the Saptami that is running at sunrise.
Presiding deity of Saptami
It is presided over by Surya, the Sun. Worship and vrats on Saptami are directed to this deity.
Nature: a Bhadra tithi
Saptami belongs to the Bhadra group of tithis, which are healthy — good for business, foundations and health matters. The five natures — Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta and Purna — repeat through the fortnight and help decide which activities a day suits.
Festivals and observances on Saptami
Ratha Saptami (Magha Shukla) celebrates the Sun's chariot turning north.
- Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) — Magha Shukla Saptami — the Sun's chariot turns north
- Bhanu Saptami — a Shukla Saptami falling on a Sunday
- Sheetala Saptami — Chaitra Krishna Saptami in some regions
Festivals fixed to Saptami recur every year but on shifting Gregorian dates; several also depend on the lunar month and paksha. Confirm this year's dates on the festivals and calendar pages or your local panchang.
What Saptami tithi is good for
A Bhadra tithi good for health, vitality, and beginning ventures needing energy and confidence. Combine the tithi with a favourable nakshatra, an auspicious choghadiya and the weekday, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.
Saptami in the panchang
You can see whether today is Saptami on any city's daily panchang, and find upcoming Saptami dates on the panchang calendar. Learn about all the tithis, the 27 nakshatras, or read the complete panchang guide.
Tithi attributes follow traditional sources; for religious observance confirm the exact tithi and timings with your local panchang.
Common questions
Which deity rules Saptami tithi?
Saptami tithi is presided over by Surya. It is presided over by Surya, the Sun.
What festivals fall on Saptami?
Ratha Saptami (Magha Shukla) celebrates the Sun's chariot turning north.
Is Saptami a good tithi?
A Bhadra tithi good for health, vitality, and beginning ventures needing energy and confidence.
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the time for the Moon to move 12° from the Sun. A lunar month has 30 tithis, 15 in the waxing Shukla paksha and 15 in the waning Krishna paksha.
What is a Bhadra tithi?
Bhadra tithis are healthy — good for business, foundations and health matters. Saptami is one of them.