Sunday, 20 April 2025 – Today marks the sacred occasion of Bhanu Saptami, which falls on the Saptami Tithi (seventh lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Vaishakh, coinciding with a Sunday. According to the Hindu calendar, whenever the Saptami Tithi falls on a Sunday, it is celebrated as Bhanu Saptami—a highly auspicious day dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya (Sun God).
Spiritual Significance of Bhanu Saptami
As per Hindu beliefs, worshipping Lord Surya on Bhanu Saptami brings success in all endeavors and opens the doors to prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that this sacred observance helps overcome all types of difficulties and offers relief from incurable diseases. Devotees who observe this fast with faith and devotion are blessed with good health, mental peace, and positive energy.
Bhanu Saptami Vrat & Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
- Wake up early during the Brahma Muhurat and take a bath to purify yourself.
- Offer Arghya (water offering) to the Sun God using a copper vessel filled with water, red flowers, rice, jaggery, and roli.
- Take a vow to observe the fast and chant Surya mantras.
(Mantra Example: “Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah”) - Light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Surya and perform his aarti.
- Offer yellow fruits, jaggery, and sweets as bhog (sacred food offering).
- Observe a day-long fast with only fruits and avoid salt.
- After the puja, it is considered auspicious to donate jaggery, wheat, rice, and money to temples or the needy.
Auspicious Timings Today (20 April 2025):
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:23 AM – 05:07 AM
- Morning Sandhya: 04:45 AM – 05:52 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:54 AM – 12:46 PM
- Vijay Muhurat: 02:30 PM – 03:22 PM
- Godhuli Muhurat: 06:48 PM – 07:10 PM
- Evening Sandhya: 06:49 PM – 07:55 PM
- Ravi Yoga: 10:21 AM – 05:51 AM (April 21)
- Nishita Kaal: 11:58 PM – 12:42 AM (April 21)
The Special Significance of Yellow Attire
Wearing yellow clothes on Bhanu Saptami is considered highly auspicious. The color yellow symbolizes energy, life-giving strength, and prosperity. It is associated not only with Lord Surya but also with Devguru Brihaspati (Jupiter) and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Wearing yellow on this day is believed to attract divine blessings, bring mental calmness, and promote positive vibrations.
Bhanu Saptami is a powerful day for those seeking health, prosperity, and spiritual growth. By observing the fast with devotion, performing the rituals sincerely, and offering prayers to the Sun God, devotees can invite abundance and well-being into their lives.