Suryapuja, Sūryapūjā: 5 definitions
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Suryapuja means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSūryapūjā (सूर्यपूजा) or Sūryapūjana refers to the “adoration of the Sun (Sūrya)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.5 (“The Tripuras are fascinated).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “O sage, addressing the lord of the Asuras and the citizens thus, the sage with his disciples spoiled the Vedic rites in a determined manner. [...] Worship of Śiva, propitiation of his phallic form, adoration of Viṣṇu, Sun (sūryapūjana), Gaṇeśa and other deities in accordance with the sacred texts [viṣṇusūryagaṇeśādipūjanaṃ vidhipūrvakam] were repudiated by him. The heretic sage, an expert in wielding magic art, foremost among the deceptive, criticised the ceremonial ablutions and charitable gifts that are made on auspicious occasions. [...]”
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsSūryapūjā (सूर्यपूजा) refers to a particular method of worship, as discussed in chapter 2 of the (fourth section of the) Bṛhadbrahmasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vaiṣṇava theology and practical matters concerning the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community but also discussing aspects of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.—Description of the chapter [bhagavat-paricaryā-prakāra]: [...] Overt worship is a necessary adjunct for men living out the sins of previous births. This is to be done according to the methods “previously mentioned” [sic] for sūryapūjā (52)—with maṇḍala being provided, gurupūjā, dvāradevatāpūjā, preparation of vessels needed, mudrās, nyāsa, offerings to Viṣṇu and to Śrī and others, etc. (50b-156). This is concluded with a prayer and certain terminal rituals (157-178a).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumSūryapūjā (सूर्यपूजा) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—W. p. 351.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySūryapūjā (सूर्यपूजा):—[=sūrya-pūjā] [from sūrya > sūr] f. Name of [work]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySūryapūjā (सूर्यपूजा):—n. heliolatry;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 19 < [Chapter 3 - Tṛtīya-yāma-sādhana (Pūrvāhna-kālīya-bhajana–niṣṭhā-bhajana)]
Text 23 < [Chapter 4 - Caturtha-yāma-sādhana (Madhyāhna-kālīya-bhajana–ruci-bhajana)]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 51 < [Volume 3 (1874)]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
8. Initial ceremonial steps for Shiva Puja (worship) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
2. Worship of Shiva in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Linga-purana and the Tantra Sastra < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]
Worship of the Sun < [Purana, Volume 12, Part 2 (1970)]
Three Ancient Famous Temples of the Sun < [Purana, Volume 8, Part 1 (1966)]
The Sun-Worshipping Sakadvipiya Brahmanas (by Martina Palladino)
2. Interview Results < [Chapter 5 - A Chat and a Chai]