Saptami Tithi Timings & Dates Calendar
Note: Saptami Thithi Timings given below are in Indian Standard Time (IST). These traditional Sapthami Tithi timelines and phase boundaries are structured accurately using calculation matrices from the Tamil Panchangam.
Current Month Detailed Tithi Timings
21 June 2026 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Saptami (Valarpirai)
Time: 9.53 pm (20-6-2026) to 9.07 pm (21-6-2026)
Lunar Phase Details:
Time: 9.53 pm (20-6-2026) to 9.07 pm (21-6-2026)
Lunar Phase Details:
• Saptami Tithi starts at 9.53 pm IST (on Saturday Night - 20 June 2026)
• Sapthami Tithi ends at 9.07 pm IST (on Sunday Night - 21 June 2026)
• Note: Shukla Paksha refers to the bright fortnight (waxing cycle), coming after the New Moon (Amavasya).
• Sapthami Tithi ends at 9.07 pm IST (on Sunday Night - 21 June 2026)
• Note: Shukla Paksha refers to the bright fortnight (waxing cycle), coming after the New Moon (Amavasya).
6 July 2026 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Saptami (Theipirai)
Time: 10.28 am (6-7-2026) to 9.30 am (7-7-2026)
Lunar Phase Details:
Time: 10.28 am (6-7-2026) to 9.30 am (7-7-2026)
Lunar Phase Details:
• Saptami Tithi starts at 10.28 am IST (on Monday Morning - 6 July 2026)
• Sapthami Tithi ends at 9.30 am IST (on Tuesday Morning - 7 July 2026)
• Note: Krishna Paksha refers to the dark fortnight (waning cycle), coming after the Full Moon (Pournami).
• Sapthami Tithi ends at 9.30 am IST (on Tuesday Morning - 7 July 2026)
• Note: Krishna Paksha refers to the dark fortnight (waning cycle), coming after the Full Moon (Pournami).
Next Saptami Tithi Dates Calendar (2026 - 2027)
| Date & Day | Lunar Phase (Paksha) | Timing Details & Special Occasions |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 Monday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
8.23 am (20-7-2026) to 8.34 am (21-7-2026) |
| 5 August 2026 Wednesday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
7.46 pm (4-8-2026) to 6.02 pm (5-8-2026) |
| 19 August 2026 Wednesday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
8.58 pm (18-8-2026) to 10.07 pm (19-8-2026) |
| 3 September 2026 Thursday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
4.12 am (3-9-2026) to 1.59 am (4-9-2026) |
| 18 September 2026 Friday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
11.59 am (17-9-2026) to 1.52 pm (18-9-2026) |
| 2 October 2026 Friday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
12.31 pm (2-10-2026) to 10.08 am (3-10-2026) |
| 17 October 2026 Saturday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 1 November 2026 Sunday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 16 November 2026 Monday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 30 November 2026 Monday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 16 December 2026 Wednesday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 30 December 2026 Wednesday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 14 January 2027 Thursday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 28 January 2027 Thursday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 13 February 2027 Saturday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
🌞 RATHA SAPTAMI Highly auspicious Surya festival observed on 13 Feb, 2027 (Saturday). |
| 27 February 2027 Saturday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 14 March 2027 Sunday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 29 March 2027 Monday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 13 April 2027 Tuesday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 27 April 2027 Tuesday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 12 May 2027 Wednesday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 27 May 2027 Thursday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 10 June 2027 Thursday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 26 June 2027 Saturday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 10 July 2027 Saturday |
Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai) |
Timings to be updated |
| 25 July 2027 Sunday |
Krishna Paksha (Theipirai) |
Timings to be updated |
Nomenclature & Significance
• Saptami Tithi: Denotes the 7th day of the lunar phase, occurring twice in a standard Hindu month layout loop from the New Moon or Full Moon anchors.
• Krishna Paksha (Theipirai): Marks the waning lunar fortnight segment where the moon's reflective brilliance gradually diminishes day by day.
• Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai): Marks the waxing lunar fortnight segment where the moon's reflective brilliance expands day by day.
• Ratha Saptami Importance: Celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Saptami of the Magha month. It marks the symbolic birthday of Lord Surya (the Sun God) and signifies the seasonal shift of the Sun's chariot toward the northern hemisphere (Uttarayan).
• Krishna Paksha (Theipirai): Marks the waning lunar fortnight segment where the moon's reflective brilliance gradually diminishes day by day.
• Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai): Marks the waxing lunar fortnight segment where the moon's reflective brilliance expands day by day.
• Ratha Saptami Importance: Celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Saptami of the Magha month. It marks the symbolic birthday of Lord Surya (the Sun God) and signifies the seasonal shift of the Sun's chariot toward the northern hemisphere (Uttarayan).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Saptami Tithi?
Saptami represents the seventh lunar calculation node (Tithi) inside either the waxing or waning half of a traditional astronomical month grid.
When is Ratha Saptami celebrated in 2027?
Ratha Saptami is observed on 13 February 2027 (Saturday), corresponding to the highly auspicious Shukla Paksha Saptami phase.
What is the difference between Valarpirai Saptami and Theipirai Saptami?
Valarpirai Saptami occurs during the bright waxing cycle when illumination is increasing, whereas Theipirai Saptami falls during the dark waning cycle as lunar light falls away.
Are the Saptami timings uniform across all regions?
The foundational time metrics are fixed globally relative to Indian Standard Time (IST). However, regional dawn patterns may minorly influence local temple observances.
Disclaimer: All astronomical charts, transition constraints, and calendar details engineered across this layout are formulated using Vedic mathematical derivations derived from the regional Tamil Panchangam. Devotees may experience negligible local offset intervals up to a few minutes based on local geographic factors.