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Surya
सूर्य
The solar deity who drives away darkness and is the visible face of Brahman
Surya is the sun god, one of the oldest deities in the Vedic pantheon. He rides a chariot drawn by seven horses (representing the seven colours of light), driven by the one-legged charioteer Aruna. The Surya Namaskar yoga sequence is performed as a moving salutation to Surya at dawn. The Gayatri Mantra is a prayer to Surya's divine light. Chhath Puja, observed in Bihar and UP, involves standing in water at sunrise and sunset to offer prayers directly to the sun.
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A 60-second practice
Step outside or stand at a window facing the morning sun. Eyes closed, feel the warmth on your face. Say: 'I receive your light.' The Surya Namaskar begins with this acknowledgement.
Best at sunrise — the most powerful Surya moment of the day.
Keep this offering free
MyBrahman is free and ad-free for everyone. If it has given you something, dāna keeps the lamp lit.
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