Aditya Hridaya Stotra is a hymn devoted to Lord Surya, the Sun God. It is said that Lord Rama recited it before his battle with Ravana in the Ramayana. The hymn is also thought to have medicinal qualities, and adherents chant it for a variety of benefits such as good health, success, and protection from negative energy. The Aditya Hridaya Stotra is composed of 31 verses in Sanskrit. It is a traditional Hindu prayer that is frequently performed around sunrise.