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Sunday Puja: Surya Worship and Incense

Sunday is the Sun's own day. Many devotees begin it with arghya and the Gayatri mantra or the Aditya Hridayam.

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Quick answer

Which god is worshipped on Sunday?

Sunday (Ravivar) is dedicated to Surya, the Sun. Devotees offer arghya at sunrise, with red flowers and a lamp; warm fragrances such as kesar chandan suit the dawn puja.

Our picks for Sunday Puja

A Sunday puja at home

  • Arghya at sunrise from a copper vessel.
  • Red flowers and red sandal.
  • Jaggery and wheat.
  • A lamp and a warm incense.

How to use incense for Sunday Puja

  1. 1Offer arghya facing the rising sun.
  2. 2Light a lamp and kesar chandan incense.
  3. 3Recite the Gayatri mantra or Aditya Hridayam.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sunday for Surya?

Sunday (Ravivar) is named after the Sun.

What is the Aditya Hridayam?

A hymn to the Sun from the Ramayana, recited for strength and health.

Which incense suits Surya puja?

Warm fragrances such as kesar chandan and rose.

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