Surya (Sun)
సూర్యుడుGraha #1 of 9 · Sunday · 6-year mahadasha
Surya Mool Mantra
Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah
Beeja form: Om Hraam (single seed: Sūm)
Recite 108 times daily on Sunday. The shorter beeja mantra can be repeated more times (1,008 or 10,008) for deeper transformation during Surya's mahadasha.
Surya Mahadasha Effects
Strong Sun dasha brings authority, government favor, fame, leadership, and paternal blessings. Weak Sun causes ego conflicts, heart and eye issues, friction with father or bosses, and reputation problems. The 6-year dasha is short but transformative when Sun is well-placed.
Graha Shanti — Remedies for Surya
When Surya is afflicted or unfavorably placed in the birth chart, the following remedies are prescribed in classical Jyotisha:
- Mantra recitation: 108 to 10,008 times of the mool mantra on Sunday
- Daana (donation): wheat, jaggery, copper, red cloth, ruby, ghee — donate to a Brahmin priest, temple, or needy person on Sunday
- Gemstone: Ruby (Manikya) in Gold / Copper — ONLY after verified by a qualified astrologer (wrong gemstone amplifies afflictions)
- Temple visit: Konark Sun Temple (Odisha); Suryanar Kovil (Tamil Nadu)
- Vrata observance: Fast on Sunday from sunrise to sunset
- Bhakti hymn: Aditya Hridayam
When is Surya's Day?
Sunday (ఆదివారం) is ruled by Surya. Activities aligned with Surya's nature are most favored on this day. See today's panchangam to check whether today is a Surya-ruled day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surya graha in Vedic astrology?
Surya (సూర్యుడు, English: Sun) is graha #1 of the 9 Navagrahas. Day of week: Sunday. Mahadasha period: 6 years. Strong Sun dasha brings authority, government favor, fame, leadership, and paternal blessings. Weak Sun causes ego conflicts, heart and eye issues, friction with father or bosses, and reputation probl...
What is the mool mantra of Surya?
The mool mantra for Surya is: 'Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah'. The shorter beeja form is: 'Om Hraam (single seed: Sūm)'. Recite 108 times daily on Sunday for full benefit. Counts of 1,008 or 10,008 for significant transformation.
What gemstone represents Surya?
The gemstone for Surya is Ruby (Manikya). Wear in Gold / Copper setting on the recommended finger (varies by graha). For Vedic gemstone therapy, consult an astrologer who has verified the graha's strength in your birth chart before purchasing.
How do I do graha shanti for Surya?
Donate items associated with Surya: wheat, jaggery, copper, red cloth, ruby, ghee. Visit a Surya temple: Konark Sun Temple (Odisha); Suryanar Kovil (Tamil Nadu). Recite the bhakti hymn: Aditya Hridayam. Performed during Surya's mahadasha or antardasha for relief.
All 9 Navagrahas
సూర్యుడు2. Chandra
చంద్రుడు3. Mangala
కుజుడు / అంగారకుడు4. Budha
బుధుడు5. Guru
గురుడు / బృహస్పతి6. Shukra
శుక్రుడు7. Shani
శని8. Rahu
రాహువు9. Ketu
కేతువు
All navagraha data sourced from Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra, Phaladeepika, and Saravali. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma. Vedic gemstone therapy should only be undertaken after a qualified Jyotishi has analyzed your full birth chart — wrong gemstones can amplify afflictions instead of mitigating them.