Aditya associated with friendship, alliances, and contracts. Often invoked alongside Varuna. Represents the benevolent aspect of the sun, governing agreements and social harmony.
Attributes
FriendshipContractsHarmonyTrust
Associated Mantras
Om Mitrāya namaḥ
Scriptures
Rigveda
Regions Worshipped
Pan-India (Vedic worship)
Iconography
Rarely depicted independently; associated with solar iconography.