SŪRYA DEVA
Sūrya is one of the Sanskrit terms for the Sun, and deva translates to God. The Sun God is the personification of the Absolute (brahman) and the chief deity (iṣṭa–devatā) for many followers of Hinduism. Brahman is considered the Supreme Reality that exists beyond above everything else.
SAURA PARAṂPARA
Saura paraṃpara in Sanskrit refers to the tradition of Saura. It relates to the solar aspects of tradition. It is one of the six main spiritual schools of thought in Hinduism alongside other traditions: Vaiṣṇava, Śaiva, Śākta, Gāṇapatya and Kumāra.
SŪRYA STOTRA SAṄGRAHA
Sūrya stotra saṅgraha derives from Sanskrit and refers to „a collection of hymns to the Sun”. In the tradition of worshiping Sūrya Deva various prayers and hymns were used in specific manner for centuries. Here we would like to introduce some of the ancient sutras, slokas, stotras, stuti and mantras.
ŚRĪ SŪRYA UTSAVA
Holidays and spiritual festivals play a prominent role in the tradition of worshiping the Sun God. These are important religious and cultural events that shape the rhythm of life for many devotees. They abound in ceremonies and shared rituals.