The presented study was undertaken to assess the awareness of population regarding Suryanamaskar before the initiation of the 75 crore Suryanamakar project. Descriptive survey method had been used in the present study. Google Survey form was developed and used for collection of data. It was mailed to 1000 participants and the responses were received from 504 respondents. Results revealed that 43.5% subjects were made aware by their yoga teachers, 28.7% were self awaren, 17.2% subjects were aware through their families and friends and only 10.6% subjects were aware through social media. Majority of the population (75.9%) subjects knew about all 12 positions of Suryanamaskar and its breathing pattern of Purak, Rechak and Behya–kumbhak as well as various asanas involved and the benefits of Astangasana for various the parts of the body. Nearly half of the subjects were aware the significance of Salutation to the Sun and the correct direction of face towards the Sun. This awareness regarding Suryanamaskar motivated the subjects to participate enthusiastically in the 75 crore Suryanamaskar initiative of Ministry of AYUSH and to create a world record with 114 crore Suryanamakar on the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav of India’s independence.