Sunday Puja: Traditional Ways to Worship Lord Surya

Sunday is traditionally considered a sacred day dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God, in Hindu belief. Surya is regarded as a symbol of vitality and a source of life and energy. Spiritual traditions believe that beginning Sunday with the remembrance of Surya can bring a sense of positivity and peace. Devotees traditionally wake up before sunrise, perform Surya Namaskar and offer clean water, or arghya, to the Sun at sunrise as a gesture of gratitude. Offering arghya near a river or other sacred water body is also followed by some devotees.

Reciting the Aditya Hridayam or Surya Ashtakam on Sunday is considered particularly auspicious in traditional belief. According to the Ramayana tradition, Sage Agastya taught the Aditya Hridayam to Lord Rama before his battle with Ravana. Worshipping Lord Surya with white flowers such as the Arka flower is also considered significant in some traditions. Aditya Hridayam is traditionally believed to help devotees develop inner strength and overcome negative tendencies such as desire, anger, greed, attachment, pride and jealousy. Devotees may also choose a sattvic diet and avoid meat and alcohol on Sunday as part of their spiritual observance. These practices are matters of religious tradition and belief, rather than established medical guarantees.