AstrologgerBhanu Saptami in May 2025
There is one Bhanu Saptami in May 2025. The dates and timings below are computed for New Delhi.
May 2025 has one Bhanu Saptami: Bhanu Saptami on Sunday, 4 May (Shukla paksha).
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2025 | Sun | Bhanu Saptami | Shukla · Vaishakha | 3 May, 7:52 AM | 4 May, 7:19 AM |
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 2025?+
There are 2 Bhanu Saptami days in 2025 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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