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Vedic Devi · Goddess of Dawn

Ushas

उषस्
Also known as: Uṣā, Ahanā, Dyotā

About

Goddess of dawn, one of the most revered deities in the Rigveda. She dispels darkness, awakens all creatures, and heralds the rising sun. Symbol of renewal, hope, and new beginnings.

Attributes

DawnRenewalHopeLight

Symbols

Golden lightChariotRed cowsLotus
Consort
Surya
Vahana (Mount)
Golden chariot drawn by red cows or horses

Associated Mantras

Om Uṣase namaḥ
Ushas Suktam (Rigveda 1.113)

Scriptures

RigvedaYajurveda

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (Vedic worship)Contemporary limited worship

Iconography

Young, radiant woman riding a golden chariot. Her arrival is described as a maiden revealing her beauty, dispelling the night.