AstrologgerWhen is the next Bhanu Saptami?
Next Bhanu Saptami: Sunday, 8 August 2027 — tithi 7 Aug 11:01 PM to 8 Aug 10:25 PM (New Delhi).
Bhanu Saptami occurs when the Saptami (7th) tithi falls on a Sunday — Bhanu is a name of Surya, and the Saptami is his tithi, so the coincidence of his tithi and his weekday is held especially auspicious for Sun worship. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
The next 3 Bhanu Saptami dates
| Date | Name | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 8 August 2027 | Bhanu Saptami | 7 Aug 11:01 PM to 8 Aug 10:25 PM |
| Sunday, 5 December 2027 | Bhanu Saptami | 4 Dec 6:57 PM to 5 Dec 9:37 PM |
| Sunday, 19 December 2027 | Bhanu Saptami | 19 Dec 5:37 AM to 20 Dec 3:34 AM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Bhanu Saptami?+
The next Bhanu Saptami is Bhanu Saptami on Sunday, 8 August 2027, tithi 7 Aug 11:01 PM to 8 Aug 10:25 PM (New Delhi). After that: Sunday, 5 December 2027; Sunday, 19 December 2027.
How many Bhanu Saptami are in 2026?+
There are 6 Bhanu Saptami days in 2026 for the Delhi region — each time a Saptami tithi coincides with a Sunday.
Why is it special?+
The Saptami tithi belongs to Surya and Sunday is his weekday; when the two coincide, Sun worship is traditionally believed to carry the merit of a solar eclipse bath.
How is it observed?+
Devotees bathe before sunrise, offer arghya (water) to the rising Sun, recite the Aditya Hridayam or Surya mantras, and keep a salt-free fast. Practice varies by tradition.
What is it kept for?+
Traditionally for health, vitality and the strength of the Sun in one's chart — matters of faith offered as tradition, not guarantees.