Surya Namaskar Significance: Why has the world been paying obeisance to Sun God for centuries? Know about Yoga Day

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International Yoga Day 2026: Every year on 21st June the whole world celebrates International Yoga Day. Among all the asanas and pranayams of yoga, Surya Namaskar is considered the most special and complete. We do Surya Namaskar every morning for physical fitness and mental peace, but its importance in Indian culture and tradition is not limited to just exercise. On this special occasion of International Yoga Day, let us know what is the religious and mythological significance of Surya Namaskar and why for centuries our sages have been advising to salute the rising Sun.

Special place of Sun in Hindu religion

In Hindu religion, Sun God is considered to be a visible deity i.e. the one who is in front of the eyes. While it is possible to see all the Gods and Goddesses only in idol form, Surya is one such God who can be seen with our own eyes every day. They provide light, energy and life to the world. In religious texts, Sun God has been considered the cause of health, brightness, self-confidence, success and positive energy. It is believed that with the blessings of Sun, self-confidence increases in a person’s life and negativity goes away.

Why is Surya Namaskar done?

Surya Namaskar means to salute or salute the Sun God. Ancient sages considered it an important practice to keep body, mind and soul balanced. When a person does Surya Namaskar, he is not only doing yoga, but is also expressing his reverence and gratitude towards the Sun God. It gives the message that human life is dependent on nature and the energy of the sun, so it is necessary to respect them.

What is its importance from religious point of view?

According to religious beliefs, offering water to the rising sun in the morning and doing Surya Namaskar is considered very auspicious. By doing this, Sun God is pleased and bestows blessings of happiness, prosperity and progress in life. Even in astrology, Sun is considered to be the planet responsible for soul, father, leadership ability and respect. Therefore, worshiping the Sun is believed to increase a person’s self-confidence, decision making ability and social prestige.

There is a spiritual message hidden in Surya Namaskar.

The 12 postures of Surya Namaskar are not designed just to activate the body. The message of dedication, discipline and awareness towards life is also hidden in them. According to yoga tradition, when a person chants mantras along with Surya Namaskar, his mind gets concentrated and positive energy circulates within. This helps in achieving mental peace and spiritual balance.

Beautiful confluence of yoga and religion

Surya Namaskar is considered a wonderful combination of yoga and spirituality. For this reason, Surya Namaskar is given special importance on the occasion of International Yoga Day. It is not only considered beneficial for health, but also shows the importance of Indian culture and Sanatan tradition.

Also read: Why is it important to pronounce Om during yoga? Know the religious reason behind this

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. Since the beginning, I have been interested in making those topics related to Indian culture and religious traditions available to the common people. During his career, he got the opportunity to work in prestigious media organizations like Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital. While working in these institutions, I got the experience of learning news writing, field reporting, and digital content. At present, in the country’s largest news network TV9 Bharatvarsha, I am fulfilling the responsibility of delivering news related to religion and faith, religious events, astrology, vastu, mythology, temple traditions and fasts and festivals to the readers in simple, easy and factual language. Coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025 is one of the important experiences of my career, where I got the opportunity to write in detail on the faith of crores of devotees, the traditions of Akharas, the activities of Sant Samaj and the religious and cultural aspects related to Kumbh. Apart from this, he has also continuously written on Chardham Yatra, Sawan, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Chhath Puja, Amarnath Yatra, Ramzan and other major religious events. I have special interest in the study of Indian culture, religious philosophy, astrology, numerology, Vastu Shastra, Puranas and folk beliefs. My endeavor is always to convey religious and spiritual topics to the readers through simple language, so that they can better understand their traditions and cultural heritage.

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