Ratha Sapthami 2018
Ratha Sapthami 2018 was on Tuesday 23 January 2018 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Wednesday 24 January 2018.
Source: the thithi, star or Tamil month at Chennai sunrise (13.09°N, 80.28°E), by the Vakya almanac; the same day across Tamil Nadu · How we calculate
Chennai,
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow. In India (Chennai) Tuesday, 23 January 2018 Thai 10
Other method: gives Wednesday, 24 January 2018. Why?
Thirukanitha
Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.Ratha Sapthami 2018 in India is on Tuesday, 23 January 2018. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.
Why this date?
- Vakya
- Tue 23 Jan · Thai 10
- Sashti (until 1:10 pm)
- Star
- Revathi (until 5:12 am (next day))
- Thirukanitha
- Wed 24 Jan · Thai 11
- Thithi
- Sapthami (until 4:16 pm)
- Star
- Revathi (until 8:33 am)
The two methods place the thithi or star boundary differently, so the day moves. Follow your temple or family.
Every year (2016 – 2036)
- 2016 Sun 14 Feb
- 2017 Fri 3 Feb
- 2018 Tue 23 Jan Thirukanitha Wed 24 Jan
- 2019 Mon 11 Feb Thirukanitha Tue 12 Feb
- 2020 Sat 1 Feb
- 2021 Thu 18 Feb
- 2022 Mon 7 Feb
- 2023 Sat 28 Jan Thirukanitha Fri 27 Jan
- 2024 Fri 16 Feb Thirukanitha Thu 15 Feb
- 2025 Tue 4 Feb
- 2026 Sun 25 Jan
- 2027 Sat 13 Feb
- 2028 Wed 2 Feb
- 2029 Sun 21 Jan
- 2030 Sat 9 Feb
- 2031 Wed 29 Jan
- 2032 Tue 17 Feb
- 2033 Sun 6 Feb Thirukanitha Sat 5 Feb
- 2034 Thu 26 Jan
- 2035 Wed 14 Feb
- 2036 Mon 4 Feb
Frequently asked
When is Ratha Sapthami 2018?
Tuesday, 23 January 2018 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).
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