As the father of mythological figures such as Manu, Yama, Karna and Sugriva, Surya finds prominent mention in the Mahabharata, Ramayana and several Puranic hymns. Forehead pendant with Sun God ...

Surya Dev, the Sun god who is worshipped by Hindus since time immemorial, has 7 horses that pull his chariot. Every morning Hindus offer ‘arghya’ to the Sun god, which is basically water ...

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 ...

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India, is a 13th-century marvel dedicated to the Sun God. Its chariot-like design with 24 ...

Sun salutations, or Surya namaskar, is a core practice in yoga that involves a flowing sequence of 12 physical postures, performed one after the other in a smooth, continuous manner. The benefits ...

Ratha Saptami, Saptami Tithi or Megha Saptami is a significant Hindu festival that honours the Sun God. It is a celebration of the Sun's transition towards the northern hemisphere. As per the ...