Chhath Puja Special 108 Diyas Maha Deepdaan in Surya Kund Bihar
Gaya - the sacred land where ancestors attain complete liberation!
According to the Garuda Purana, performing Pind Daan here is believed to grant liberation to ancestors across 21 generations. Lord Ram performed Pind Daan here for King Dasharath. Mata Sita also performed ancestral worship here. The Garuda Purana, Vayu Purana and Vishnu Purana unanimously describe this land as a sacred Moksha Bhoomi. And right in this land of liberation, in front of Shri Dakshinark Surya Temple, lies Suraj Kund – the sacred water body where ancestral souls are believed to find the path to heaven.
🌅 Dakshinark – The Sun God of Ancestors and Four Auspicious Alignments:
Chhath Sandhya Arghya – The year's most significant moment of Sun worship, dedicated to Surya Dev.
Sunday (Surya Vaar) – The day of Surya Dev Himself, considered especially auspicious for Sun temples.
Kartik Month – The sacred month of Deepdaan. According to the Agni Purana, offering Diyas during this month brings blessings of heaven, longevity, good fortune and children.
Gaya – The supreme land of liberation, revered for granting peace and liberation to ancestors.
And amidst these four auspicious alignments stands Dakshinark. "The temple that connects you with your ancestors." Dakshin – the direction of Yama and the ancestors; Ark – Surya Dev! Dakshinark is the Sun God of ancestors, who eternally witnesses their spiritual journey in the sacred land of liberation, Gaya.
🪔 108 Diyas – A Sacred Offering of Completion, Not Ordinary Deepdaan:
According to the Garuda Purana, one Pind Daan in Gaya is believed to grant liberation to 21 generations. Today, you can illuminate Suraj Kund in Gaya with 108 Diyas. 12 zodiac signs × 9 planets of the Navagraha – 108, symbolising the illumination of the entire universe. Surya Dev's 108 names: each lamp represents a divine name, an invocation, and a path of light. 108 signifies completion and total surrender to the divine.
🛕 Perform Maha Deepdaan with 108 Diyas at Dakshinark, Gaya, from Home with the Sri Mandir App:
Reaching Gaya during Chhath and arranging Maha Deepdaan with 108 Diyas at Suraj Kund can be extremely difficult. But through the Sri Mandir app, you can participate in this sacred Maha Deepdaan from the comfort of your home, with a Sankalp in your name. Verified Vedic priests at the temple will perform the Seva with all prescribed rituals during the most auspicious Chhath muhurat. Receive video proof within 24–48 hours.
🙏 Participate in the Maha Deepdaan of 108 Diyas at Suraj Kund, the sacred abode of the 'Sun God of Ancestors' at Dakshinark in Gaya, during this rare alignment of Chhath, Sunday and the holy month of Kartik. Illuminate the path of liberation for your ancestors across 21 generations and seek the eternal grace of Surya Dev. Book now!
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