Description
SURYA PUJA
Surya ( Sun ) is one of the nine celestial planets in vedic astrology . It is also referred to as the King of all planets .
Surya rules Simha Rashi ( Leo ) and it is known for its extraordinary energy and radiance .
Surya is associated with status , government , dignity,father, political power, personality, nobility ,courage ,fame, authority , career , strength .
The nakshatras associated with Surya are Kritikka , Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Asadha .
Manek ( Ruby gemstone ) is the chief gemstone associated with Surya .
When Lord Ram was tired in the battle field , he prayed to Surya to get the desired power and energy and thereby defeating Ravan. This prayer/ strotram is known as Aditya Hrudya Strotram and is widely used to also appease Lord Surya .
Any dosha associated with Sun gets neutralized by performing this puja. This puja also bestows blessings on fronts of career , authority , education , fame .
Mantras are of utmost importance to appease the planets and correct pronunciation is a must. Every planet Mantra has to be chanted a particular number of times . In Kaliyuga, the mantra needs to be chanted multifold times to get the appropriate results .
