Mithra Sapthami Date, Margashira Shukla Saptami, Mitrasaptami 2013, Mitrasapthami, When is Mitra Saptami in 2013?, 8th December, 2013
Margashira Shukla Paksha Saptami is observed as Mitra Saptami. Mitra means Surya Bhagavan (Sun God). So the prime diety of this festival is Sun God. This year, Mitra Saptami is on Sunday, 8th December, 2013. Bhanu Saptami, Rath Saptami, Martand Saptami, Achala Saptami, Surya Sashti and Chhath Puja or Dala Chhath Puja are also the festivals celcebrated in respect of Sun God.
Mitra Saptami fast is observed from the sunrise. On this day people visit temples, perform special pujas to the surya Bhagavan and Navgrahas. Naivedyam is offered to the god. Observing Mitra Saptami vrat provide health and wealth to the devotees.
