Achal Saptami (Feb 4)
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A deeply auspicious day which brings about positive emotions, health and joy to those who worship and perform rituals.
The date on which Lord Surya (the Hindu God of the Sun) is believed to have been born. A deeply auspicious day which brings about positive emotions, health and joy to those who worship and perform rituals (including fasting). Observed on the seventh day (Saptami) of the waxing moon phase (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar (January or February in the Gregorian calendar).
Taking a holy dip in a river on the day of Achal Saptami represents a promise to change and purify oneself.