Bhanu Saptami: Significance, Puja Vidhi & Benefits of Worshipping Lord Surya
AstroAnanta Team
February 7, 2026
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Key Takeaway
What is Bhanu Saptami?
Bhanu Saptami occurs when the 7th day (Saptami) of the lunar month falls on a Sunday (Ravivar). It is considered as auspicious as a Solar Eclipse for donations.
• Significance: It marks the day Lord Surya first rode his chariot of 7 horses.
• Key Benefits: Cures eye troubles, grants longevity to parents, helps crack government exams, and reduces Shani Dosha.
• Ritual: Bathing before sunrise, offering Arghya with rice/roli, and offering 12-grain Kheer.
Lord Surya is known as Bhanu. When the Saptami Tithi (7th Lunar Day) falls on a Sunday (Ravivar), it is celebrated as Bhanu Saptami. It is also known as Surya Saptami or Vyavasvatham Saptami.
Surya is the King of Planets, situated in the center of the solar system. He has two wives: Chhaya (Shadow) and Sandhya (Twilight).
According to mythology, this is the day Lord Surya rode his chariot drawn by 7 Horses for the first time to bring light to the universe. The 7 horses represent the 7 colors of light (VIBGYOR).
The Shani Connection: Lord Shani (Saturn) is the son of Lord Surya. Worshiping the Sun on this day pleases Shani Dev and reduces Shani Dosha in the horoscope.
✨ Why Worship on This Day?
Offering water to the Sun cures **eye diseases** and long-term illnesses. It grants longevity to parents.
Excellent for those preparing for **Government Exams**. The Sun represents authority and fame.
A bath before sunrise is as holy as a dip in the Ganga. It removes poverty and brings prosperity.
🕉️ Puja Vidhi: How to Worship?
- Holy Bath: Take a bath in a river or mix Gangajal in your bucket before sunrise. This purifies the soul.
- Rangoli: Women should draw a Rangoli at the entrance to welcome the Sun's rays.
- Arghya (Offering): Offer water to the rising Sun. The water must contain Sugar, Rice, Roli, and Red Flowers.
- Special Bhog: Offer Kheer made of 12 Grains (or wheat/rice) to the deity.
- Chanting: Recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra or Surya Ashtakam for power and health.
- Donation: Donating wheat, jaggery, or copper on this day is equivalent to donating during a Solar Eclipse.
(Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah)
