# Bhanu Saptami 2027: Date and Rituals

> Bhanu Saptami is the Saptami that falls on a Sunday, a day of the worship of the Sun.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/bhanu-saptami

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Bhanu Saptami is the Saptami that falls on a Sunday, a day of the worship of the Sun.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The Sun god (Bhanu) is worshipped with an offering of water at sunrise and the Aditya Hridayam, for health and success.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 A bath and the offering of water to the Sun at sunrise.
2. 2 Step 2 Recitation of the Aditya Hridayam or the Surya mantra.
3. 3 Step 3 A fast by some.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Surya • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Surya · Mantra

ॐ सूर्याय नमः ॥

Om Suryaya Namah

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Surya.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra

## Fasting & Parana Guidelines

✓ Keep the fast from sunrise, with water, fruit or milk only if the fast is not strict.

✓ Avoid grain, onion, garlic and salt in the strict form of the fast.

✓ Break the fast at the time the vrat directs, after the worship.