| Ratha Saptami |
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Thursday, February 18th, 2021
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Due to the existing pandemic restrictions with the limit in the number of people gathering at one place, only LIMITED number of sponsors are allowed to participate in this event. After sponsoring online, please schedule your visit by clicking here and make sure you follow the temple visit guidelines when you visit the temple.
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Importance of the festival/event
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| 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. |
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Schedule of Events
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| Venkateswara Procession & Surya Puja |
10:30 AM |
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As part of the next phase of easing Covid-19 temple visit restrictions, all current Poshakas, Life Members and Trustees are allowed to visit the temple during the open timings (6:00 to 9:30 AM and 5:00 to 6:30 PM). Please continue to schedule your temple visit from our website prior to your visit.
For all devotees, Dharma darshan is every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. No prior scheduling is required for Dharma darshan.
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