Santan Saptami 2024: Date, Time, Significance, and Rituals

Santan Saptami is a festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Santan Saptami Vrat is an important fast in Hindu tradition, observed primarily by mothers for the well-being and prosperity of their children. It is also believed to bring the joy of parenthood to childless couples. According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This day is also known as Lalita Saptami and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Santan Saptami 2024 Date and Time
This year, Santan Saptami falls on Tuesday, September 10. The Saptami Tithi began at 09:53 PM on September 9 and will end at 11:11 PM on September 10. Therefore, the fast will be observed on September 10, 2024.
Brahma Muhurat: 04:31 AM to 05:17 AM
Amrit Kaal: 08:48 AM to 10:32 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:52 AM to 12:42 PM
Vijay Muhurat: 02:22 PM to 03:11 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 06:31 PM to 06:54 PM

Santan Saptami Puja Rituals

1. Preparation: Clean the worship area and place a wooden plank covered with a red cloth.
2. Placement of Idols: Install the idol or picture of Goddess Parvati on the plank. Place a Kalash (sacred pot) filled with water, with mango leaves and a coconut on top.
3. Offering: Prepare the Aarti plate with turmeric, kumkum, rice, camphor, flowers, sweets, dough balls, and dakshina (offering). Tie seven sweet puris in a banana leaf and place them in the puja area.
4. Puja: Offer Bel leaves, flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deities, and conduct the Aarti. Wear a cotton thread on your hand while praying for the protection and well-being of the children.
5. Vrat Katha: Recite or listen to the Santan Saptami Vrat Katha (story) during the puja.
6. Concluding Ritual: After the puja, perform the Aarti of Goddess Parvati and break the fast by eating the sweet puris.

Rahu Kaal and Bhadra Timing on Santan Saptami
Rahu Kaal: 03:24 PM to 04:57 PM on September 10.
Bhadra Timing: Bhadra will begin at 11:11 PM on September 10 and end at 06:03 AM on September 11.

Avoid performing any auspicious activities during Rahu Kaal and Bhadra periods.