Why do we salute the Sun in the morning? Elders in the home go out to salute the Sun after waking up and washing. This isn't merely a tradition. It's a good thing to do. Vitamin D is necessary for our growth and well-being. Vitamin D is produced when sunlight's ultraviolet-B rays strike our skin. (UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C are the three types of rays found in sunlight.) UV-B is beneficial in the production of vitamin D). 7-dihydrocholesterol is a substance found in the skin. When the skin is exposed to the Sun's gentle rays, this molecule is converted to