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**xjNo4zvD** · 01-25-2007, 09:41 PM

Can anyone explain the significance of ARKA PATRA - ERUKKAM LEAVES in Ratha Saptami.why do v keep arka patra on our body and take bath on Ratha Saptami?Its related to Sun as its used in Surya Upasana.(Sun is also known by the name Arka).also whats the significance of Ratha Saptami? i guess sun is changing his path but then already its Uttaraayana now from Pongal.

Regards,
Sangeetha.

01-25-2007, 09:41 PM	#1
xjNo4zvD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 368 Senior Member	Ratha Saptami Can anyone explain the significance of ARKA PATRA - ERUKKAM LEAVES in Ratha Saptami.why do v keep arka patra on our body and take bath on Ratha Saptami?Its related to Sun as its used in Surya Upasana.(Sun is also known by the name Arka).also whats the significance of Ratha Saptami? i guess sun is changing his path but then already its Uttaraayana now from Pongal. Regards, Sangeetha.
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