Surya Namaskar Puja
A morning worship of Surya Dev (the Sun God), combining physical prostration with sacred water offering and mantra chanting. Surya Puja is best performed at sunrise facing the east. This ancient practice harmonizes body, mind, and spirit, invoking the life-giving energy of the sun for health, vitality, and spiritual illumination.
What You Need
US alternative: Copper lota or small pitcher available at Indian stores or Amazon; a clean copper cup works too
Copper is the metal associated with the sun. The water gains health benefits from the copper vessel.
US alternative: Red roses or red carnations from any florist or grocery store
Red is the color of Surya Dev. Offered toward the rising sun as the final prayer.
US alternative: Available at Indian stores or Amazon; regular sandalwood paste with a pinch of kumkum can substitute
Red sandalwood tilak is worn on the forehead after Surya Puja for its cooling and spiritual properties
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