The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Surya Graha Shanti in Varanasi
Offering arghya to the rising Sun from the ghats is one of the oldest sights in Varanasi, and many families choose to perform Surya Graha Shanti here for that reason. The day often begins with a Ganga snan and water offered to Surya Dev.
A Pandit then performs the Surya mantra japa, Aditya Hridayam recitation and a short havan at your home, hotel or guest house.
ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च।
गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः सर्वे ग्रहाः शान्तिकरा भवन्तु॥
Brahmā murāris tripurāntakārī bhānuḥ śaśī bhūmisuto budhaś ca, guruś ca śukraḥ śani rāhu ketavaḥ sarve grahāḥ śāntikarā bhavantu.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Surya Graha Shanti
Kashi has a long tradition of Surya worship. The Lolark Kund near Bhadaini, associated with Surya, is one of the city's well known places of devotion, and sunrise on the Ganga makes the arghya especially memorable.
Pandits in Varanasi often recite the Aditya Hridayam and Surya mantras in the traditional Vedic style, which many visiting families specifically look for.
Local traditions & timing
- Sunday mornings are the traditional time; plan to reach the ghat before sunrise if you want arghya on the Ganga.
- Ghats are crowded in the early morning during festival seasons, so allow extra time through the old city lanes.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple or kund. We arrange a Pandit for your own ritual.
Where it's performed
- A ghat for the morning arghya, followed by puja at your stay
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house, where a small havan is allowed
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Share the birth details and what the horoscope reading said about Surya.
- Keep a copper lota, red flowers, jaggery and wheat ready, or ask for samagri.
- Wake early: the arghya is traditionally offered at sunrise.
About Surya Graha Shanti
A traditional Sunday puja for Surya Dev, performed with arghya, red offerings and the Surya beej mantra to seek vitality, confidence and his blessings.
Duration
2 to 3 hours for arghya, puja and a short jaap; 1 to 2 days for a full 7,000 jaap
Pricing
On enquiry
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Surya Graha Shanti in Varanasi: FAQs
Can the arghya be offered at the Ganga as part of the shanti?
Yes. Many families start with arghya at a ghat at sunrise and then complete the japa and havan at their stay. Tell us your hotel location so the Pandit can plan the morning.
Is Sunday the only day for Surya Graha Shanti?
Sunday is traditional, and some families choose Sankranti or a date suggested by their astrologer. The Pandit can help you pick a suitable morning.
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