Bhanu Sapthami
September 2, 2026
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Bhanu Sapthami is a day dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, where devotees offer prayers, perform sun salutations, and bathe in holy rivers to seek health, vitality, and spiritual growth.
Significance
Bhanu Sapthami is a day dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, where devotees offer prayers, perform sun salutations, and bathe in holy rivers to seek health, vitality, and spiritual growth.
Rituals
- Wake up early and perform a ritual bath.
- Offer prayers to the Sun god facing east.
- Perform sun salutations (Surya Namaskar) for health and vitality.
- Prepare offerings of water, flowers, and fruits to the Sun god.
- If possible, bathe in a holy river or water body.
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