Saptami Tithi - Hindu Calendar Date | Saptami Meaning | How is Tithi Calculated

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The tithi is the time taken by the Moon in increasing its distance from the Sun by 12 degrees. The ruling Lord of Saptami Tithi is the Sun and each side has one Saptami Tithi. Saptami Tithi is considered auspicious. On this Tithi, the native gets the auspicious effect of the Sun. This Tithi is very useful in gaining auspicious benefits of the Sun.

The native gets success and respect in life by worshipping Sun God and observing fast on this date. The Saptami Tithi is also considered auspicious for bearing a child.

Native-born on Saptami Tithi

Natives born on this Tithi are aware and responsible at work. They also have good leadership qualities. They may not have cordial relations with family members. They prefer their own company. They are not very friendly with others. They like to travel.

They are wealthy and progress in life through their own hard work. They are very talented, once their talents are recognised they do well and become popular amongst people.

They are creative and have impressive communication skills. They have a fair complexion and are good looking. They may not get complete support from life partners and may have to face tensions in the relations due to some of the other reasons.

Saptami Tithi Yoga

If Saptami Tithi falls on Friday, then inauspicious Yoga is formed. This Yoga is called as ‘Krakach Yoga’. This Yoga is not considered for any auspicious work. If this Tithi falls on a Monday or Friday in a month, then Mrityu Yoga is formed. Apart from this, if Saptami Tithi falls on Wednesday then Siddha Yoga is formed.

Mrityu Yoga is an inauspicious Yoga and Siddha Yoga is an auspicious Yoga. Any work undertaken during Siddha Yoga has a positive outcome. Since the ruling Lord of this Tithi is Lord Sun, this Tithi is not considered for marriage. If a person gets married on this date, then he/she may face problems in marital life.

Qualities of a person born on Saptami Tithi

Natives born on Saptami Tithi are content. They have powerful personalities. They achieve great heights by using their intellect. This Yoga improves the destiny of a person. The natives are blessed with many qualities. Along with this, they are rich with wealth and children. They may be a bit lazy about doing work by themselves but then can easily get work done from others.

Work that can be done on Saptami Tithi

  • Any new project can be started or auspicious work can be done on this day. This Tithi is also considered favorable to visit a new place or to start something new.
  • Marriage, celebrations, or wearing new clothes and jewelry is considered auspicious on this date. ‘Choora Karma’, ‘Annaprashan’, ‘Upnayan’ etc are also performed on this Tithi.
  • Natives born on this date are lucky. They are talented. They gain a lot of respect from society. Goddess Kaal Ratri is also worshipped on Saptami Tithi. This protects the native from all the problems. They are loved and supported by their children. Overall they are satisfied at heart with regards to various aspects of life.

    • Festivals celebrated on Saptami Tithi

    Vishnu Saptami

    Vishnu Saptami is celebrated on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha month. Lord Vishnu is worshipped and a fast is observed on this day for success in life. It also helps in getting rid of obstacles that interfere with the smooth functioning of projects. Vishnu Saptami is also considered to be a Tithi that relieves from diseases and brings solace for the native. By worshipping the Sun on this day, all kinds of diseases are destroyed.

    Putrada Saptami Fast

    The Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapad month is celebrated as ‘Putrada’ or ‘Santan Saptami’. Just like its name, this fast is beneficial for childless couples. This fast is observed to bear a child, to protect a child, and for the progress and development of the child. On this day Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped. If the couple observes this fast together, then it is supposed to be more beneficial. God Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped on this day early in the morning. Kheer and jaggery food items are made for offering and prasad.

    Mitra Saptami

    Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha month is celebrated as ‘Mitra Saptami’. There are many synonyms for Sun, ‘Mitra’ is one of them. ‘Surya Upasana’ is celebrated on this day with respect and enthusiasm. People immerse themselves in holy rivers like Ganga-Yamuna, etc. and worship the Sun. Water is offered to the Sun while performing a Puja. As an impact of the Mitra Saptami the native is absolved from all his/her evil deeds and diseases are cured, especially diseases related to the eyes.

    Rath Arogya Saptami

    Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Magha month is celebrated as Rath Arogya Saptami fast. There is a story prevalent about this fast. It is believed that the son of Lord Krishna ie. Shamb was suffering from leprosy. He was cured of this disease when he observed this fast.