Astrologger2026 Bhanu Saptami Dates
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.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2026 | Sun | Bhanu Saptami | Shukla · Magha | 25 Jan, 12:40 AM | 25 Jan, 11:10 PM |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Sun | Bhanu Saptami | Krishna · Magha | 8 Feb, 2:54 AM | 9 Feb, 5:1 AM |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Sun | Bhanu Saptami | Krishna · Jyeshtha | 7 Jun, 2:41 AM | 8 Jun, 3:24 AM |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Sun | Bhanu Saptami | Shukla · Jyeshtha | 20 Jun, 3:47 PM | 21 Jun, 3:21 PM |
| 18 Oct 2026UPCOMING | Sun | Bhanu Saptami | Shukla · Ashwina | 17 Oct, 5:55 AM | 18 Oct, 8:28 AM |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sun | Bhanu Saptami | Krishna · Ashwina | 31 Oct, 4:58 PM | 1 Nov, 2:52 PM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied.
What is Bhanu Saptami?
Bhanu Saptami is the rare alignment of Surya's tithi with Surya's day. It is kept with sunrise arghya, the Aditya Hridayam, and often a one-day fast. Because it depends on a tithi-weekday coincidence, only a handful occur each year — the dates on this page are computed exactly for Delhi.
Surya worship
The Sun is the pratyaksha devata — the visible deity — and his Saptami rites go back to the oldest strata of the tradition. Achala and Ratha Saptami (the Magha Shukla Saptami) is the greatest Saptami of the year; Bhanu Saptami extends that worship to every Sunday-Saptami coincidence.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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