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Vedic Deity · Charioteer of Surya

Aruna

अरुण
Also known as: Sūrya Sārathi, Aruṇa Deva

About

Personification of the reddish glow of dawn. Charioteer of Surya, driving the sun's chariot across the sky. Also father of Garuda and Aruna.

Attributes

Dawn glowCharioteerMessenger

Symbols

ChariotWheelRed color

Associated Mantras

Om Aruṇāya namaḥ

Scriptures

PuranasMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Depicted without legs (according to legend, he was cursed while still embryonic). Red complexion, holding reins of Surya's horses.