Surya Jal Samagri (Ingredients for the Sun Offering): Among the Navagraha (nine celestial bodies), Lord Surya is the king of planets. In astrology, the Sun is associated with the father. Furthermore, the Sun is considered the significator of the soul, prestige, honor, government employment, leadership qualities, authority, and high status. Individuals with a strong Sun in their horoscope reap the benefits of these aspects. Conversely, those with a weak Sun often face strained relationships with their fathers, struggle to secure government jobs, miss out on status and prestige, and endure financial hardships. Therefore, offering *Arghya* (ritual water offering) to the Sun daily is recommended to strengthen its influence.

What ingredients are added to the water for the Sun *Arghya*, and why?
When offering *Arghya* to the Sun God, water is taken in a copper vessel, and key ingredients such as red sandalwood paste or *Roli* (vermilion), red flowers, wheat, and jaggery are added to it. Then, while chanting mantras dedicated to the Sun God, the water is offered slowly.

Apart from the water itself, all the added ingredients are associated with Lord Bhaskar (the Sun). Red sandalwood or *Roli*, red flowers, wheat, and jaggery are all dear to the Sun God.

Offering *Arghya* mixed with red sandalwood or *Roli* enhances status and prestige and provides relief from blood-related ailments.

Red flowers symbolize positivity, energy, and inner strength. Including them boosts a person's self-confidence, and with the Sun's grace, tasks are accomplished.

Jaggery is associated with both the Sun and Mars. Offering it helps resolve family discord, sweetens relationships, brings pleasantness to one's speech, and helps set right any stalled or troubled tasks.

Turmeric symbolizes auspiciousness and is associated with the planet Jupiter. Offering water mixed with turmeric promotes good health and accelerates the prospects of marriage; this remedy is typically performed on Thursdays.

Adding wheat to the *Arghya* water leads to an increase in wealth and prosperity. It fosters career advancement, enhances honor and respect, and strengthens the Sun's influence.

Which ingredients should be avoided?

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One should not add items like *akshat* (unbroken rice grains), milk, salt, oil, or ghee to the water offered as *Arghya* to the Sun God. *Akshat* and milk are associated with the Moon, and the consumption of salt is prohibited during the Sunday fast. Meanwhile, oil and ghee are associated with Rahu and Shani (Saturn). It is best to avoid adding items associated with planets of opposing natures to the *Arghya* water.

What is the difference between the daily *Arghya* offering and the one performed on Sundays?

Sunday is the day dedicated to the Sun God; wishes made while offering *Arghya* on this day tend to be fulfilled sooner. If your horoscope indicates *Pitra Dosh* (ancestral affliction), or if you are suffering from specific health issues or mental stress, you can add black sesame seeds to the water to seek relief. However, this specific remedy is not performed daily; otherwise, you may offer *Arghya* in the standard manner every day.

Apart from Sundays, you can also add black sesame seeds to the water when offering *Arghya* to the Sun during a solar eclipse, *Sankranti*, *Amavasya* (new moon day), and *Pitra Paksha* (the fortnight dedicated to ancestors).

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