Each of the 108 squares contains a specific number (1 to 108) and a corresponding couplet (Doha) or instruction written in Sanskrit or Hindi. These instructions are classified into three categories:

The Surya Prashnavali is a sacred grid or chart, usually consisting of numbered squares. Each number corresponds to a specific verse or "Chaupai" that provides an answer to a seeker's question. Unlike complex astrology that requires birth charts, the Prashnavali relies on the principle of and faith .

Wash your hands and face. If possible, light a lamp (Diya) or incense.

The practitioner moves into shade, drinking a small amount of cooled, sun-charged water. This prevents overheating and grounds the absorbed energy.

To receive the most accurate guidance, the process should be treated with reverence rather than as a game.

: Offer water to the rising sun from a copper vessel.

You do not need a temple or a priest to use the Surya Prashnavali. However, discipline and devotion are mandatory. Here is the authentic method: