Ratha Saptami
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Monday 26 January 2026
Observance date and times for Wellington, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 8:11 am, Sunday 25 January 2026 |
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| Tithi ends | 6:41 am |
About Ratha Saptami
Ratha Saptami celebrates Surya, the Sun god, and is traditionally regarded as his birthday — the day his chariot turns northward.
How it is observed
Devotees take a bath at sunrise, offer arghya (water) to the Sun and recite Surya prayers such as the Aditya Hridayam.
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Calendar basis
Magha Shukla Saptami; tithi prevailing at sunrise
Tradition: Pan-Hindu / South Indian. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Mon 26 Jan | — |
| Hamilton | Mon 26 Jan | — |
| Tauranga | Mon 26 Jan | — |
| Wellington | Mon 26 Jan | — |
| Palmerston North | Mon 26 Jan | — |
| Christchurch | Mon 26 Jan | — |
| Dunedin | Mon 26 Jan | — |
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