Anant Ravivar, also known as Udhyapan Ravivar, is a significant ritual dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God), usually performed after the completion of Chhath Puja or a series of Sunday fasts (Ravivar Vrat). This ritual marks the successful completion (Udhyapan) of the vrat and expresses gratitude for blessings, health, and prosperity.

This sacred observance holds deep importance in Sanatan Dharma, as Surya Dev is considered the visible form of divine energy and the giver of life, vitality, and success.

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Muhurat for Anant Ravivar in April 2026 (Chaitra Month)

In the month of Chaitra (March–April), Sundays are considered highly auspicious for Surya worship.

Auspicious Sundays in April 2026:

19 April 2026
26 April 2026

Best Choice:
Among these, the last Sunday of the vrat cycle or Chaitra month (26 April 2026) is generally preferred for Udhyapan Ravivar, as it symbolically signifies completion and fulfillment.

Ideal Puja Time:
Sunrise time (early morning) – most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta: ~4:00 AM – 5:30 AM
Surya Arghya Time: At sunrise
Significance of Anant Ravivar

Anant Ravivar is performed to conclude a dedicated period of fasting and devotion to Surya Dev. It is believed that performing this Udhyapan with proper rituals removes obstacles, grants good health, improves eyesight, and brings prosperity. Devotees express gratitude and seek continued blessings for success, longevity, and spiritual upliftment.

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Rules to Follow (Niyam)
Wake up early before sunrise and maintain purity of body and mind
Observe fast (partial or full) depending on your vrat practice
Wear clean or preferably red/orange clothes
Maintain celibacy and mental discipline
Offer Arghya to the rising sun without fail
Avoid anger, lies, and negative thoughts
Perform charity (daan) as part of Udhyapan

Complete Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)

1. Preparation
Clean the house and puja area
Take a bath before sunrise
Prepare a copper kalash with water, red flowers, roli, and अक्षत (rice)

2. Sankalp (Resolution)
Sit facing east
Take water in hand and resolve to perform Udhyapan Ravivar vrat

3. Surya Arghya
Offer water to the rising sun using a copper vessel
Add red flowers and kumkum in water
Pour slowly while chanting Surya mantras

4. स्थापना (Invocation)
Place Surya Dev’s image or idol
Light diya and incense sticks

5. Offerings
Red flowers
Jaggery (गुड़)
Wheat grains
Fruits (especially लाल fruits)

6. Mantra Chanting

Chant Surya mantras (given below)

7. Vrat Katha
Listen or read Surya vrat katha

8. Aarti
Perform Surya Aarti with devotion

9. Daan (Charity)
Donate wheat, jaggery, copper, red cloth, or food to Brahmins or needy

10. Udhyapan Completion
Feed Brahmins or गरीब लोगों
Break fast after proper ritual completion

Powerful Surya Mantras

Surya Beej Mantra
“Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah”

Simple Surya Mantra
“Om Suryaya Namah”

Aditya Mantra
“Om Adityaya Namah”

12 Names of Surya Dev (Dwadasa Aditya)

Chanting these names brings immense blessings:

Mitra
Ravi
Surya
Bhanu
Khaga
Pushan
Hiranyagarbha
Maricha
Aditya
Savita
Ark
Bhaskar

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Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s

Offer water to Sun daily during vrat
Chant Surya mantras with concentration
Perform charity on Udhyapan day
Maintain cleanliness and discipline
Use copper utensils for puja

Don’ts

Do not consume non-vegetarian food
Avoid alcohol and tamasic habits
Do not skip Surya Arghya
Avoid negative speech or behavior
Do not perform puja without proper sankalp
Benefits of Performing Anant Ravivar
Improves health and immunity
Removes ग्रह दोष (especially Surya-related)
Brings success in career and life
Enhances confidence and leadership
Grants spiritual growth and positivity

Conclusion

Anant Ravivar or Udhyapan Ravivar is not just a ritual but a powerful spiritual practice that completes your devotion cycle to Surya Dev. Performing it on an auspicious Sunday in Chaitra month, especially on 26 April 2026, with proper vidhi and sincerity ensures maximum benefits and divine blessings.

By following the correct rules, chanting the sacred mantras, and completing the Udhyapan with charity and gratitude, devotees align themselves with the cosmic energy of Surya Dev and invite prosperity, health, and success into their lives.

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