Chhath Puja Mantra: Chhath Puja is considered a festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. It is a time to worship all elements of nature. It is a time when a connection is established between nature and the human soul. Yes, nature and energy are worshipped during Chhath Puja. During this festival, offerings are made to the Sun. Not only the rising Sun, but also the setting Sun is offered offerings. It is also customary to recite Surya Mantras with devotion on this auspicious occasion.
The scriptures state that those who worship the Sun God receive the desired results. The Sun is the source of energy, and all the planets revolve around it. Therefore, if you want to receive the blessings of all the planets and please God, worshipping the Sun God is essential. And that’s why today we’re going to share the details of the Surya Mantra, explaining how chanting Surya Mantras with devotion and regularity on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja can achieve desired results.
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Surya Mantras and Stotras Chanted on Chhath Puja
Surya Beej Mantra
Om Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah
This is the Beej Mantra of the Sun God. Chanting it 108 times quickly bestows the Sun’s blessings. Whether you’re fasting or not during Chhath Puja, you can chant this mantra to offer prayers to the Sun God. Before chanting this mantra, you’ll need to bathe in the morning before sunrise and wear red clothes.
Now, fill a red copper pot with pure water and add red flowers, rice grains, roli, and jaggery. Facing the Sun, slowly pour this water over the pot, then chant the Beej Mantra 108 times. By doing this, all diseases are eradicated, health is attained and economic progress is achieved.
Aditya Hridaya Stotra Mantra
“Om Adityaya Cha Somay Mangalay Budhay Cha.
Guru Shukra Shanibhyascha Rahave Ketve Namah.”
The initial part of Aditya Hridaya Stotra is called Aditya Stotra Mantra. This is the main verse. It is said that this was recited by Maharishi Agastya to Shri Ram on the battlefield. Reciting this mantra during puja removes all darkness and financial obstacles from life. After offering prayers to the Sun, sit in front of the Sun God and chant this mantra 11 times, which will fulfill your wishes.
Surya Gayatri Mantra
“Om Bhaskarai Vidmahe, Mahadyutikaya Dhimahi, Tannah Surya Prachodayat.”
Surya Gayatri Mantra is an invitation to the energy of the entire world. Chanting this mantra at sunrise during Chhath Puja is considered extremely auspicious. After offering the Arghya during Chhath Puja, sit facing east and chant this mantra 21 times. During this chant, close your eyes and visualize the radiant form of the Sun God, hoping that the darkness in your life is being dispelled, that you are achieving financial progress, and that all the ailments in your body are being cured.
Saptashwa Chariot Surya Mantra
“Om Saptashvarthamarudham Prachandam Kashyapajaam.
Shvetapadmadharam Devam Tam Suryam Pranamayaham.”
This mantra evokes the seven-horse chariot of the Sun God. Chanting this mantra brings all pending tasks to completion like the speed of the horses. If this mantra is recited with devotion, career-related problems are resolved, new opportunities are obtained, mental stress is relieved, and self-balance is achieved.
Surya Sadhana and Meditation Mantra
Om Aditya Namah Om Mitray Namah Om Re Namah Om Suryay Namah Om Bhanave Namah Om Pooshane Namah Om Hiranya Garbhay Namah Om Hari Jai Namah Om Arkaya Namah Om Savitri Namah Om Bhaskaray Namah Om Khagaye Namah
These are the 12 names of the Sun God, which are also known as the Surya Dwadash names. Representing 12 sages and 12 months, if this name is chanted during Chhath Puja, then the chanter gets auspicious results. Chanting this mantra brings permanent wealth and purity of deeds and planetary defects start getting eliminated.
Overall, while worshiping the Sun God during Chhath Puja, we can awaken our inner energy by chanting special mantras of the Sun God. The Surya Beej Mantra and the Surya Gayatri Mantra have their own effects. In such a situation, choose these mantras according to your faith and chant them based on the number of times you want to chant them. However, before chanting the mantras, purify yourself by bathing and purifying yourself. Offer Arghya to the Sun God, then chant these mantras so that when the Sun’s rays reach you, they fill your life with wealth, prosperity, happiness, well-being, and the light of wisdom.
FAQ – Chhath Puja Mantra
What is the mantra for offering Arghya to the Sun God?
Om Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah. This is the seed mantra of the Sun God. Chanting it 108 times quickly bestows the Sun’s blessings. Whether you fasted during Chhath Puja or not, you can still offer Arghya to the Sun God by chanting this mantra.
