Surya Gayatri Havan
Sun, Jan 19
|Singhs' Residence
As the world observes Makar Sankranti on Jan 14, join Madhuban as we perform Havan to Surya Dev - one of the five primary Devas of Hinduism.
Time & Location
Jan 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST
Singhs' Residence, Fort Worth, TX, USA
About the event
Surya is one of the primary Devas in Hinduism. He is revered as the sun god and is considered the supreme source of light, heat, and life. As a solar deity, Surya is often depicted riding a chariot pulled by seven horses, which symbolize the seven colors of the rainbow and the seven days of the week.
Surya is associated with various aspects of the universe:
Health and Vitality: Surya bestows good health and vitality. Worshiping Surya through rituals like the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is considered beneficial for physical and mental well-being.
Time and Cosmic Order: Surya is linked with the concept of time and the cosmic order, marking the passage of days and seasons.
Vedic Hymns and Rituals: In the Vedas, Surya is praised through numerous hymns, and his worship is a significant part of various rituals and ceremonies.
Surya is also an integral figure in several Hindu texts, including the…