Mitra Saptami Date: Sunday, 8 December 2024
On the day of Mitra Saptami the incarnation of Bhagwan Shri Hari, the Surya Dev, is worshipped. Mitr is one of the many names of the Surya Dev. And under Bhanu Saptami and Ratha Saptami, the Saptami of Shukla Paksha of other Hindu months is considered dedicated to Bhagwan Surya. Therefore, Shukla Saptami of Margashirsha month is celebrated as Mitra Saptami.
On the day of Mitra Saptami, while bathing in the holy river, offering water to Bhagwan Surya has special significance. Suryadev, the Prabhu of positivity in the universe, is considered a direct deity. Worshiping Surya Dev on the day of Mitra Saptami gives freedom from all happiness, eye light and skin diseases .
* Arghyadan: Bhagwan, facing the sun, in a salutation posture, with the help of a small urn, with folded hands, slowly offer water.
Related Name | bhanu |
Begins Tithi | Margashirsha Shukla Saptami |
Reason | Worship of Sun. |
Celebrations | Worship God Surya, Bath in River, Daan, Donations, Bhajan, Kirtan |
मित्र सप्तमी के दिन भगवान श्रीहरि के अवतार सूर्य देव की उपसना की जाती है। मित्र, सूर्य देव के कई नामों में से एक है।
How to Worship on Mitra Saptami?
❀ On the day of Mitra Saptami, take bath in holy rivers and offer water to Surya Dev.
❀ On Mitra Saptami, keep fast and eat only fruits and do not consume salt at all.
❀ Chanting Gayatri Mantra with red sandalwood mala or Rudraksh mala on the day of Mitra Saptami gives mental happiness, peace and physical strength.
❀ Offering Arghya to the rising Sun and seeing the surya dev in the middle of a falling stream of water cures eye diseases.
❀ Skin diseases are cured by worshiping the picture or idol of surya dev sitting on seven horses on the day of Mitra Saptami.
❀ If the Sun is in a bad position in the horoscope and the Sun is situated in a debilitated sign, then add 1.25 kg of jaggery to 10 kg of wheat and donate it to a poor person.
❀ On this day, by applying red sandalwood tilak on the forehead and heart, all the wishes are fulfilled.
Benefits of doing Mitra Saptami
By offering Arghya to Bhagwan Surya and worshiping him on the day of Mitra Saptami, one gets relief from all types of diseases. By observing this fast one attains health and longevity. The sun's rays must be accepted on this day. Observing this fast increases wealth in the house and brings happiness and prosperity in the family.
Related Information
Frequency
Yearly / Annual
Begins Tithi
Margashirsha Shukla Saptami
Ends Tithi
Margashirsha Shukla Saptami
Months
November / December
Celebrations
Worship God Surya, Bath in River, Daan, Donations, Bhajan, Kirtan
Imp Places
Ghat, Riverfront.
Past Dates
19 December 2023, 30 November 2022, 10 December 2021
Updated: Nov 18, 2024 16:30 PM
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