Ratha Saptami is an auspicious day of Hindu festival especially for farmers as it marks the beginning of the harvesting season. It is to be soon observed in the year 2021 on 19th February, it majorly marks the birth of Lord Surya who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this day falls on the seventh day of Hindu month Maagha and its major significance is that it is believed on this day Lord Surya lightened the whole universe with his brightness and warmth.


The legend behind this auspicious day is Lord Surya and he is worshipped by devotees on this day for better health and well being, this day also marks the arrival of summers as it shows climatic change and besides that, it is very important for farmers as it marks the beginning of harvest season. It is considered highly auspicious to make donations on this day as it helps in getting rid of all sins of past and present and devotees are blessed with immense prosperity, longevity, health and it also takes them closer to the path of Moksha (salvation).