T his Sunday, June 7, 2026, brings one of the most powerful days in the Vedic calendar - Bhanu Saptami . And this year, it carries an extra layer of significance: it falls within Adhik Maas (the sacred extra month), making it an exceptionally rare and auspicious occasion.

Bhanu is another name for Lord Surya, the Sun God. Saptami refers to the seventh lunar day of the month. When this seventh day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) falls on a Sunday - the day of the Sun - Bhanu Saptami is celebrated.

This year, Bhanu Saptami coincides with Adhik Maas - the rare intercalary month that appears roughly once every three years. It is a deeply purifying period where acts of worship, charity, and devotion carry multiplied merit. Any puja or ritual performed during this month is said to yield results equivalent to a lifetime of regular practice. Bhanu Saptami falling within this sacred window makes June 7th a day unlike any other in recent years.

Bhanu Saptami Rituals

Offer Arghya to the Sun at Sunrise.

The most important ritual on Bhanu Saptami is offering Arghya (water) to the Sun God. This is best performed during sunrise. If you are new to this practice, follow our step-by-step guide on how to offer Arghya.

Listen to or Meditate on the Aditya Hridayam .

The Aditya Hridayam is one of the most powerful hymns dedicated to the Sun God. Listening to it or meditating on its meaning on Bhanu Saptami is considered highly auspicious.

Chant Your Personalized Aditya Mantra .

Chant your personalized Aditya mantra 108 times while facing the East. This honors the Sun God through the Aditya connected to your birth solar month. You may light a lamp before beginning your mantra practice.

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