The Sun is considered to be of special importance in astrology. According to the scriptures, the Sun and Moon are such deities that are directly visible. The Sun God changes its zodiac sign every ...

art world Why is Surya the only god in the Brahmanic pantheon to wear high boots? The sun god’s induction into the Buddhist religio-cultural sphere led to his transformed aspect.

Surya Namaskar, a traditional sequence of yoga postures, is ideal to practice at sunrise for its numerous benefits, including mental clarity, alignment with natural rhythms, and fresh air. It ...

The concept of Surya Tilak draws from the belief that Lord Ram belongs to the Suryavanshi dynasty, the lineage of the Sun God (Surya Dev).

In Hindu mythology, the Yamuna is not just a river. She is a goddess, sister to Yama, the god of death, and daughter of Surya ...

Among the Panchadevas, Surya is the only God who is directly visible. It is said that those who offer water to the Sun God every day attain fame, virtue, happiness, good fortune, and prestige.

Dedicated to the veneration of the Sun God, Ratha Saptami is alternatively recognized as ‘Surya Jayanti’, or ‘Magha Saptami’. This occasion commemorates the birth anniversary of Surya Bhagwan, ...

On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic ...

Surya, the Sun God, holds a central place in Hindu tradition, symbolising life, vitality, and energy. Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Sashthi, is a revered festival dedicated to the worship of the ...

There are 12 mantras that accompany the surya namaskar postures, which praise the different qualities of the Sun God or Surya. When surya namaskar is performed with the chant of mantras, there is ...

Ratha Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami, is being celebrated today, February 16. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Surya and is celebrated with rituals and fasting.