When is Santan Saptami Vrat in 2025 and What is Its Significance
By Pt. Sanjeev Sharma
Santan Saptami Vrat for the long life and prosperity of children
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Date and Puja Muhurat of Santan Saptami 2025
The sacred vrat of Santan Saptami is observed every year on the Shukla Paksha Saptami of Bhadrapada month. In 2025, the vrat will be observed on Sunday, August 30, 2025.
- Saptami Tithi Begins: August 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
- Saptami Tithi Ends: August 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
- Auspicious Puja Muhurat (Nishita Kaal): 11:05 AM to 12:47 PM
On this day, women wake up before sunrise, take a holy bath and take the vow of fasting. Devotees worship Lord Surya and Santan Gopal and pray for the long life, prosperity and well-being of their children.
Significance of Santan Saptami Vrat
According to sacred texts, observing this vrat removes negative influences from a child’s life. When mothers keep this fast with faith, their children are blessed with longevity, good fortune and strong health. The vrat also ensures peace, prosperity and harmony in the family.
Puja Vidhi of Santan Saptami Vrat 2025
The rituals of this vrat hold deep importance. Women observing it follow the steps with devotion:
- Wake up before sunrise, take a holy bath and wear clean clothes.
- Offer Arghya to Lord Surya and light a lamp before the idol or image of Santan Gopal.
- Chant special mantras for the prosperity and long life of children.
- Observe fast throughout the day and listen to the Santan Saptami Katha in the evening.
- Distribute prasad and pray for the health and happiness of children.
Udhyapan of Santan Saptami Vrat 2025
It is mentioned in scriptures that if a child’s marriage takes place in the same year, the Udhyapan of this vrat must also be done. The process is as follows:
- Prepare thirteen sweet bajra pooris.
- Offer one rupee coin and a sari in the puja.
- After the puja, offer these items respectfully to an elderly woman in the family, especially the mother-in-law or sister-in-law and seek her blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Santan Saptami 2025
Q1: When is Santan Saptami Vrat in 2025?
A: Santan Saptami Vrat will be observed on Sunday, August 30, 2025.
Q2: What is the auspicious muhurat for puja on this day?
A: The Nishita Kaal Muhurat is from 11:05 AM to 12:47 PM.
Q3: What is the significance of Santan Saptami Vrat?
A: This vrat grants children long life, health and fortune while ensuring peace and prosperity in the family.
Q4: What are the main rituals of Santan Saptami Vrat?
A: Women worship Lord Surya and Santan Gopal, keep fast and listen to the Santan Saptami Katha in the evening.
Q5: When should Udhyapan be performed?
A: If a child’s marriage takes place in the same year, the Udhyapan ritual must be performed.
