Surya Graha Shanti Puja is a powerful Vedic ritual performed to reduce the negative effects of the Sun planet (Surya) in a person's horoscope and to strengthen positive solar energy. In Vedic Astrology the Sun represents soul, authority, health, father, leadership, government power, and confidence.
When the Sun is weak, afflicted, or placed negatively in a horoscope, this puja is recommended to bring balance and blessings from Surya.
🌞 Importance of Surya Graha Shanti Puja:-
This puja is done for:-
Removal of Surya Dosha.
Improvement in health and immunity.
Success in government jobs or authority positions.
Removing problems related to father or seniors.
Increasing confidence, fame, and leadership.
Relief from financial instability.
Strengthening a weak Sun in horoscope.
📿 Best Day and Time for Puja:-
The most auspicious time for Surya Puja is:-
Sunday
During Sunrise (Surya Uday Kaal)
Special days:
Ratha Saptami
Makar Sankranti
Solar eclipse days (for advanced rituals)
🪔 Puja Samagri (Required Items)
Surya Dev Idol or Picture
Red cloth
Copper Kalash
Red flowers
Red sandalwood (Rakt Chandan)
Wheat grains
Jaggery (Gud)
Red fruits (pomegranate etc.)
Lotus flower
Copper lota with water
Incense sticks and diya
Ghee lamp
Betel leaves and nuts
Navagraha Yantra (optional)
🪔 Complete Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Sankalp (Resolution)
The devotee takes a vow stating their name, gotra, and purpose of the puja.
2️⃣ Ganesh Invocation
Worship of Ganesha is performed first to remove obstacles.
3️⃣ Kalash Sthapana
A copper kalash filled with water is placed with mango leaves and coconut.
4️⃣ Surya Dev Invocation
Invoke Surya and offer red flowers and sandalwood.
5️⃣ Surya Mantra Japa
The most powerful mantra chanted during this puja is:
ॐ घृणि सूर्याय नमः
(Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah)
Usually 7000 or 11000 chants are recommended.
Another famous mantra from Rigveda:
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
6️⃣ Surya Arghya
Offer water to the rising Sun from a copper vessel.
While offering water chant Surya mantra.
7️⃣ Navagraha Shanti
Worship of the nine planetary deities known as Navagraha is performed.
8️⃣ Havan (Fire Ritual)
Special offerings are made in sacred fire with Surya mantra.
Common havan items:
Sesame seeds
Ghee
Jaggery
Wheat
Mantra during havan:
ॐ सूर्याय स्वाहा
9️⃣ Aarti
Aarti of Surya is performed with diya.
🔟 Charity (Daan)
Charity is an important part of Surya Shanti.
Recommended donations:
Wheat
Jaggery
Red cloth
Copper utensils
Ruby gemstone
Feeding cows or Brahmins
🌞 Benefits of Surya Graha Shanti Puja:-
✔ Improves health and vitality.
✔ Brings respect and authority.
✔ Removes government or legal obstacles.
✔ Improves relationship with father.
✔ Enhances career growth and leadership.
✔ Increases confidence and spiritual power.
📿 Surya Graha Remedies (Daily)
Simple remedies:
Offer water to Sun every morning
Chant ॐ सूर्याय नमः
Read Aditya Hridayam
Wear Ruby gemstone
Perform Surya Namaskar
💡 Spiritual Tip:
Regular worship of Surya is believed to remove darkness from life and bring energy, clarity, and success.
