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Bhanu Saptami 2026: Bhanu Saptami is considered a very sacred date in Hindu religion. According to the Panchang, when the seventh day of Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha of any month coincides with Sunday, then Bhanu Saptami is celebrated. It is called Surya Saptami. It is also called Ravi Saptami or Vivasvat Saptami.
This time many rare coincidences are taking place on Bhanu Saptami, due to which the importance of this date will increase manifold. This time Bhanu Saptami will fall during Adhikamaas. It is believed that by worshiping Sun God as per rituals and observing fast on this day, one attains health, fame, happiness, prosperity and respect. Let us know when Bhanu Saptami will be celebrated on Jyeshtha Adhikamas in the month of June.
When is Bhanu Saptami 7th or 8th June?
Bhanu Saptami will be celebrated on the Saptami Tithi of Jyeshtha Adhikamas Krishna Paksha. According to the Panchang, Saptami Tithi of Adhikamas Krishna Paksha will start at 02:40 am on June 7 and will remain till 03:24 am on June 8. There is importance of worshiping Sun God at the time of sunrise. Therefore, on the basis of Udayatithi, it would be scriptural to celebrate Bhanu Saptami on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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puja and arghya time
- Sunrise or within 1 hour of sunrise is the most auspicious time to offer prayers to the Sun God on Bhanu Saptami. On June 7, on Bhanu Saptami, after taking bath, you can offer water to Sun God between 05:50 to 6:30 in the morning and do puja. While offering Arghya to Sun God, fill pure water in a copper Kalash, add red flowers, sugar candy or jaggery, intact and offer Arghya. After this chant the mantras of Sun God.
- Apart from this, Abhijeet Muhurta for puja will be from 11.52 am to 12.48 am. You can perform puja during this time also.
- However, on the day of Bhanu Saptami, there is a tradition to worship the Sun God even during the afternoon. Therefore you can worship in these auspicious times.
Religious beliefs of Bhanu Saptami
According to mythological belief, on the holy date of Bhanu Saptami, Lord Surya Dev appeared riding on his chariot of seven horses and illuminated the entire world with his glory. Therefore, according to religious beliefs, the day of Bhanu Saptami is considered very auspicious for sun worship. In Hindu religion, Surya is considered a direct god. Sun is the factor of life, brightness, energy and health. Worshiping Sun God, chanting mantras, arghya and fasting on Bhanu Saptami provides relief from diseases and increases the flow of positive energy in life. Especially the virtuous results of Bhanu Saptami falling in Adhikamas increase manifold.
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