Sandhya Vandana — Vedic puja at three transition times of day. Morning, noon, evening. Daily duty for dwija (brahmin-kshatriya-vaishya).
Sun worship + Gayatri japa core. Begins after Upanayan sanskar. Lifelong.
✦ 3 Sandhya
1. Pratah Sandhya: before-after sunrise. Until stars fade.
2. Madhyahna: sun at zenith. 11 AM — 1 PM.
3. Sayam: before-after sunset. Until stars appear.
✦ Procedure (10 Steps)
1. Achaman: water sip.
2. Pranayama: 3 with Gayatri.
3. Sankalp.
4. Marjan: water sprinkling.
5. Aghamarshana: sin-removal mantra.
6. Surya arghya: 3 times.
7. Gayatri avahan.
8. Gayatri japa: 10/108 times.
9. Upasthan: Surya stuti.
10. Abhivadan: deva namaskar.
✦ Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
✦ Significance & Benefits
Prana balance (day-night transition).
Receive Sun energy.
Mental clarity.
Sin-removal per karma.
Dwija-dharma observance.
Life regulated.
15 min daily sufficient.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Can women do?▼
Traditional: only male dwija. Modern: all-varna-genders. Many gurus permit.
Modern job & 3 times?▼
Morning 10 min + evening 10 min minimum. Noon mental/brief.
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