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Surya

सूर्य
Also known as: Āditya, Ravi, Bhāskara, Savitṛ, Mitra, Arka

About

The sun god, source of light and life. One of the principal Adityas. Drives the chariot of dawn across the sky. Represents knowledge, health, and spiritual illumination.

Attributes

IlluminationLife-givingKnowledgeHealing

Symbols

Seven horsesChariotLotusGolden radiance
Consort
Uṣā (dawn), Saranyu, Chhaya
Vahana (Mount)
Seven-horse chariot (Aruna as charioteer)

Associated Mantras

Om Sūryāya namaḥ
Gayatri Mantra
Aditya Hridayam
Surya Namaskar mantras

Festivals

Ratha SaptamiChhath PujaPongalMakar Sankranti

Scriptures

RigvedaSurya SiddhantaAditya Hridayam

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Golden complexion, seated on lotus, holding two lotuses. Seven horses draw his chariot. Crowned with radiant halo.