Surya Namaskar — 12-asana worship of Sun-deity. Morning sunrise time. 12 mantras with 12 asanas. Best for health, energy, longevity.
✦ 12 Asanas + Mantras
1. Pranamasana — Om Mitraya Namah
2. Hasta-Uttanasana — Om Ravaye Namah
3. Pada-Hastasana — Om Suryaya Namah
...12 total
📚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
When to do?▼
Sunrise time. If not — anytime empty stomach. East-facing.
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