Daily & Home Rituals

Surya Arghya (Water Offering to Sun)

10 minutes Anyone can perform Morning
Surya Arghya (Water Offering to Sun)

Purpose

Offering water to the rising Sun is one of the most powerful daily practices. It invokes the blessing of Surya Devata for health, vitality, success, and spiritual growth.

Overview

Surya Arghya is an ancient Vedic practice where water is offered to the Sun God while chanting mantras. The water is poured slowly while looking at the rising sun through the stream of water.

Scientific Benefits: Morning sunlight exposure helps regulate circadian rhythm, boosts Vitamin D production, and improves mood. The water creates a prism effect, dispersing light into colors that have healing properties.

Astrological Benefits: Strengthens Sun in horoscope, improves confidence, health, government relations, and father-son relationships.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1
Preparation

Take bath and wear clean clothes. Clean the puja area.

2
Light the Lamp

Light the lamp with ghee or oil. Ring the bell.

3
Offer Prayers

Offer flowers, incense, and prayers to the deity.

4
Chant Mantras

Chant the appropriate mantras with devotion.

5
Conclude

Offer final prayers and take blessings.

Primary Mantra

**Surya Arghya Mantra:** ॐ सूर्याय नमः, ॐ आदित्याय नमः, ॐ भास्कराय नमः **Gayatri Mantra:** ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं। भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥ **Surya Beej Mantra:** ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः

Do's and Don'ts

Do's
  • • Use copper vessel for water
  • • Face East while offering
  • • Add red flowers, kumkum, or akshat to water
  • • Chant mantras while pouring slowly
  • • Do 3 rounds of offering
Don'ts
  • • Don't offer arghya after sunrise window
  • • Don't wear black clothes while doing
  • • Don't look directly at Sun
  • • Don't offer plain water without mantra
  • • Avoid if feeling unwell or during illness

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone can offer Surya Arghya. Especially beneficial for those with weak Sun in horoscope.

Within 1 hour of sunrise. Best done immediately after bath.

Practices may vary by region, family tradition, and individual circumstances. Consult qualified elders or priests for guidance specific to your situation.
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Materials Needed
Essential
  • Fresh Flowers
  • Rice (Akshat)
  • Kumkum (Sindoor)
  • Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)
  • Diya (Oil Lamp)
  • Cotton Wicks
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