Sunday — Surya Narayan
रविवार — सूर्य देव
Significance of Sunday
Sunday (Ravivar) belongs to Surya Narayan — the visible deity who sustains all life on Earth. The Sun (Ravi) governs vitality, confidence, authority, and the soul (Atman). Offering Arghya (water) to the rising Sun is one of the oldest and simplest Vedic rituals. Chhath Puja, the grandest Sun worship festival, is observed by millions in Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP. Ratha Saptami marks the Sun's change in celestial course.
🛕 How to WorshipRise before sunrise and take a bath. Face east and offer Arghya to the rising Sun — pour water from a copper vessel while chanting "Om Suryaya Namah" or the Gayatri Mantra. Recite Aditya Hrudayam or Surya Ashtakam. Practice Surya Namaskar (12 rounds). Fast through the day or eat once without salt. Donate wheat, jaggery, or copper items.
✅Do's
- ▸Offer Arghya to the rising Sun with a copper vessel — face east
- ▸Recite Gayatri Mantra or Aditya Hrudayam
- ▸Practice Surya Namaskar (at least 12 rounds)
- ▸Fast or eat once — avoid salt for strict vrat
- ▸Donate wheat, jaggery, or copper items to the needy
- ▸Spend time in sunlight (do not stay indoors all day)
❌Don'ts
- ▸Do not eat salt on the day of strict Ravivar Vrat
- ▸Avoid speaking ill of others — the Sun illuminates truth
- ▸Do not stay indoors all day — connect with natural sunlight
- ▸Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol
Read the step-by-step vrat procedure, the vrat katha, and udyapan vidhi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which god is worshipped on Sunday?
Sunday (Ravivar) is dedicated to Surya Narayan, the visible deity who sustains all life. The Sun (Ravi) governs vitality, confidence, authority and the soul (Atman), and offering Arghya to the rising Sun is among the oldest Vedic rituals.
How is Arghya offered to Surya Dev on Sunday?
Rise before sunrise and bathe, face east, and pour water from a copper vessel toward the rising Sun while chanting Om Suryaya Namah or the Gayatri Mantra. Reciting Aditya Hrudayam and practising Surya Namaskar are also traditional.
How is the Ravivar Vrat observed?
Devotees offer Arghya to the Sun, recite Surya mantras, eat once without salt for a strict vrat, and donate wheat, jaggery or copper to the needy. See the full Ravivar Vrat Katha & Vidhi for the complete procedure.
What are the benefits of Sunday Surya worship?
It is traditionally observed for vitality, good health, mental clarity and confidence, and the Ravivar vrat is kept to honour the Sun and seek relief from Sun-related afflictions in the kundali. These reflect devotional belief, not medical or guaranteed outcomes.
