Ratha Sapthami 2019
Ratha Sapthami 2019 was on Monday 11 February 2019 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Tuesday 12 February 2019.
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) Monday, 11 February 2019 Thai 28
Other method: gives Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Why?
Thirukanitha
Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.Ratha Sapthami 2019 in India is on Monday, 11 February 2019. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.
Why this date?
- Vakya
- Mon 11 Feb · Thai 28
- Sashti (until 11:48 am)
- Star
- Aswini (until 5:52 pm)
- Thirukanitha
- Tue 12 Feb · Thai 29
- Thithi
- Sapthami (until 3:54 pm)
- Star
- Bharani (until 10:10 pm)
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 2019?
Monday, 11 February 2019 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).
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