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Andhra CM inaugurates 42-foot chariot for Antarvedi temple ahead of famous Rathotsavam
The new chariot for the Antarvedi temple became a necessity after the old one was burnt down by unidentified miscreants on September 6, creating a furore across the state
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Minister Dharmana Krishna Das performs pooja ahead of starting work of new chariot at Antarvedi Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple (File photo) By Express News Service
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday inaugurated the new temple chariot of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Antarvedi in East Godavari district in a traditional manner amid fanfare.
Updated Feb 17, 2021 | 07:39 IST
Ratha Saptami is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami Tithi) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (brighter phase of the Lunar cycle). Read on to know the Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance. Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance
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It is believed to be the birth anniversary of Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God)
Ratha Saptami is also known as Arogya Saptami or Surya Jayanti
Among the myriad festivals celebrated in the Hindu month of Magha, the Ratha Saptami, also referred to as Arogya Saptami, finds a special mentioned. Sometimes, even known as Achala Saptami, the Ratha Saptami day is dedicated to Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God). As it is evident from the name, the festival is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami Tithi) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (brighter phase of the Lunar cycle). Read on to know the Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance.