श्री सूर्यदेव
ॐ सूर्याय नमः · Om Adityaya Namah
Surya in Sanskrit means "the Supreme Light." Suryadeva, the chief solar deity, is the giver of life, health, and wisdom to all creation, the eye of the universe, riding His chariot of seven horses across the golden sky.
Surya in Sanskrit means "the Supreme Light." Suryadeva, also known as Aditya, Bhanu, Ravi, and Vivasvan, is the chief solar deity of Hinduism and the very source of life for all beings on earth. He is one of the principal deities of the Vedic tradition and one of the eight forms of Lord Shiva (Ashtamurtis).
Suryadev is the chief of the Navagraha, the nine classical planets of Vedic Astrology, and is considered the most important element in one's astrological chart. He is seen riding a chariot harnessed by seven horses, which may represent the seven colours of the rainbow or the seven chakras in the human body.
ॐ सूर्याय नमः। ॐ आदित्याय नमः।
ॐ रविये नमः। ॐ भानवे नमः।
He is the presiding deity of Sunday (Ravi-vara), and worship of Surya Narayana is highly auspicious, bringing good health, increased wealth, clarity of mind, and is especially beneficial for those with eye problems or Sun-related afflictions in their astrological chart.
Lord Rama belongs to the Suryavansha, the Solar Dynasty descended from Suryadev. The lineage passes through Vivasvan (Surya) → Vaivasvata Manu → Ikshvaku → the Solar Dynasty → King Dasharatha → Lord Rama.
Surya's chariot is pulled by seven horses named after the seven metres (Chhandas) of the Vedas, Gayatri, Brihati, Ushnik, Jagati, Trishtup, Anushtup, and Pankti, representing divine music and cosmic order.
The twelve postures of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) correspond to the twelve names and twelve astrological signs of Suryadev, practised at sunrise as the most complete form of His worship.
Chhath Puja is one of the most ancient Vedic festivals, devotees stand in water and offer prayers to Suryadev at both sunset and sunrise over four sacred days, expressing gratitude for life itself.
The Rig Veda calls Surya "the eye of the gods", He sees all, illumines all, and sustains all. He is the witness of every action and the destroyer of all darkness and disease.
The friend of all, the gentle morning sun who gives life to every creature
The radiant one, the one who shines with unblemished brilliance
The supreme luminary, the primary name meaning pure divine light
The luminous one, who fills the world with golden rays of warmth
He who moves through the sky, the cosmic traveller of the heavens
The nourisher, who sustains all life through His divine energy
The golden womb, the cosmic creator residing within the sun
Rays of light, the one whose rays destroy darkness and disease
Son of Aditi, the first-born deity of the cosmic mother Aditi
The inspirer, He who activates and energises all creation at dawn
The worshipped, whose rays energise all the waters and oceans
The illuminator, who makes all things visible and manifest
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
Om Suryaya Namah
The simplest and most powerful Surya mantra, recited 108 times at sunrise facing east, grants health, vitality, and divine light
ॐ आदित्यहृदयं पुण्यं सर्वशत्रुविनाशनम्।
जयावहं जपेन्नित्यम् अक्षय्यं परमं शिवम्॥
Om Aditya Hridayam Punyam Sarva Shatru Vinashanam, Jayavaham Japennityam Akshyayam Paramam Shivam
The Aditya Hridayam, the great hymn to Surya recited by Sage Agastya to Lord Rama before the final battle with Ravana. Destroys all enemies and grants eternal victory
ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महाद्युतिकराय धीमहि।
तन्नः सूर्यः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Maha Dyutikaraya Dhimahi, Tannah Suryah Prachodayat
The Gayatri of Suryadev, may the one who illumines all things guide and inspire our intellect toward the light of truth and wisdom
Surya Namaskar and Surya worship are practised during morning Aarti and special Vedic ceremonies at our Mandir. On Sundays and during Chhath Puja, devotees offer special prayers to Suryadev for health, prosperity, and divine light.