Bhanu Saptami, one of the important occasions dedicated to Lord Surya, will be observed on Sunday, June 7, 2026. This year, the festival gains added spiritual importance as it falls during Purushottam Maas. According to Hindu beliefs, worshipping Surya Narayan on this day is considered highly auspicious and is associated with prayers for good health, prosperity and good fortune.
Bhanu Saptami June 2026 Date: When Will Adhik Maas Bhanu Saptami Be Celebrated?
As per the Hindu calendar, the Saptami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha begins at 2:40 am on June 7, 2026, and continues until 12:21 am on June 8, 2026.
Since the festival is observed according to the Udaya Tithi, Bhanu Saptami will be celebrated on Sunday, June 7. In Delhi, sunrise on the day is expected at 5:23 am.
The day is also marked by the presence of Dwipushkar Yoga and Ravi Yoga from 5:23 am to 7:55 am. Religious traditions consider these yogas favourable for Surya worship, with devotees believing that prayers offered during this period bring enhanced spiritual benefits.
Bhanu Saptami Lord Surya Puja Vidhi
According to Hindu traditions, devotees should wake up during Brahma Muhurta before sunrise and take a bath to purify themselves.
Many devotees prefer wearing yellow-coloured clothes on this day. At sunrise, water mixed with Gangajal, roli, sandalwood, akshat and red flowers is offered to the rising Sun while facing east.
Bhanu Saptami 2026: Mantras to please Surya devta
'Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah'
'Om Surya Devaay Namah'
After offering Arghya, worshippers light a lamp and recite Aditya Hriday Stotra, Suryashtaka or Surya Chalisa. Donations of wheat, jaggery, copper utensils and red clothes are also considered significant and are made according to one's capacity.
Why Is Bhanu Saptami Considered Important?
In Hindu belief, Lord Surya is regarded as a visible form of Narayana, or Lord Vishnu. Because of this connection, devotees often worship him as Surya Narayan.
Bhanu Saptami holds a unique place among festivals dedicated to the Sun God, and its significance becomes even greater when it occurs during Purushottam Maas. Devotees observe the occasion seeking blessings for health, success and family well-being.
A Day Linked to Health, Fortune and Devotion
The festival stands out because Lord Surya is one of the few deities whose presence is directly visible every day. This has made Sun worship an enduring tradition in Sanatan Dharma.
Religious beliefs also hold that the spiritual merit earned through Surya Puja on Bhanu Saptami is comparable to the merit associated with donations made during a solar eclipse. For many devotees, the day offers an opportunity to combine prayer, charity and devotion while seeking the blessings of Surya Narayan.
