Surya Grah Shanti Pooja is a ritual performed to appease the Sun (Surya), one of the most important celestial bodies in Vedic astrology. The Sun represents power, authority, health, and vitality. A strong Sun in one's birth chart is associated with good leadership, fame, and overall success, while a weak or negatively positioned Sun can lead to issues related to health, self-esteem, and authority. This pooja aims to mitigate those adverse effects and enhance strength, confidence, and prosperity.

Key Features

Materials Needed:

Idol or Picture of Lord Surya: An image or murti of the Sun God, often depicted riding a chariot.

Puja Samagri: Flowers, incense sticks, diya (lamp), and fruits.

Red Cloth: Surya is associated with the color red; a red cloth can be used for offerings.

Chandan (sandalwood paste): For applying on the idol or image.

Red Flowers: Such as hibiscus or any other red flowers for offering.

Water and a small container: For purification (aachaman).

Prasad: Sweets made from jaggery or any other offerings to distribute after the pooja.

Steps to Perform Surya Grah Shanti Pooja:

Preparation:- Choose an auspicious day, ideally a Sunday, which is dedicated to Lord Surya.

• Clean the space and set up an altar with the idol or picture of Surya.

Purification:-Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

• Light the diya and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.

Offering:

Begin the pooja with the invocation by chanting:- "Om Suryaaya Namah"

• Offer fresh red flowers, apply chandan on the idol, and present fruits or sweets as prasad.

Recitation of Mantras:- "Om Suryaya Namah", "Om Hram Hrim Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah"

Recite the Surya Grah Shanti Mantra:- "Om Namo Bhagavate Suryaya Namah"

Aarti:- Perform Aarti in front of the idol while singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Surya.

• Follow it with prayers for blessings related to health, vitality, and success.

Prasad Distribution:- Offer the prepared prasad to the idol and then distribute it among family and friends, ensuring everyone receives blessings.

Conclusion

Conclude the pooja with gratitude, thanking Lord Surya for his blessings.

Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Suryaya Namah" several times to end the ceremony.

Benefits of Surya Grah Shanti Pooja:

Health and Vitality: Enhances physical health and energy levels.

Confidence and Leadership: Boosts self-esteem, confidence, and leadership qualities.

Success and Recognition: Attracts fame and success in personal and professional life.

Spiritual Growth: Promotes overall spiritual well-being and understanding.

Recurring Practice:-Regularly performing Surya Grah Shanti Pooja, especially on Sundays, can help maintain a favorable influence of the Sun in one’s life.

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