Monday, February 7: Ratha Saptami

Ratha Saptami

Monday, February 7^th, 2022

Due to the existing pandemic restrictions, limited number of devotees are allowed to participate in events. After sponsoring online, please schedule your visit by clicking here and make sure you follow the guidelines when you visit the temple.
Proof of vaccination is NOW required to visit, please display vaccination card or card image on your mobile device to ICCT personnel OR upload your vaccination proof here.

Importance of the festival/event 

Ratha Sapthami or Magha Saptami is a Hindu festival that falls on the seventh day (Saptami) in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Maagha masam. It marks the seventh day following the Sun’s northerly movement (Uttarayana) of vernal equinox starting from Capricorn (Makara). It is symbolically represented in the form of the Sun God Surya turning his Ratha (Chariot) drawn by seven horses (representing seven colours) towards the northern hemisphere, in a north-easterly direction. It also marks the birth of Surya and hence celebrated as Surya Jayanti (the Sun-god’s birthday). Ratha Saptami is symbolic of the change of season to spring and the start of the harvesting season.

Schedule of Events 

Venkateswara Procession & Surya Puja
10:30 AM

One time Sponsorship - $ 61
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Dharma Darshan timings:
Saturday's: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 
Sunday's: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
No prior appointment required to visit the temple during Dharma Darshan.
All Days: Open to Annual Poshakas, life members, trustees and sponsors, prior online APPOINTMENT is required.
Proof of vaccination is NOW required to visit, please display vaccination card or card image on your mobile device to ICCT personnel OR upload your vaccination proof here.
Timings: Morning 8:00 to 9:30 AM, Evening: 5:00 to 6:30 PM

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