Surya is the Sun. He is the ruler of the planets. He is known by many names like Aditya, Arka, Bhanu, Savitr, Pushan, Ravi, Martanda, Mitra, Bhaskara, Prabhakara, Kathiravan, and Vivasvan. He is the primary Aditya, son of Aditi and Sage Kashyap. He resides in his abode Suryaloka. The iconography of Lord Surya He is […]
“Aditya” derives from the Sanskrit root “Aditi,” which refers to a primordial cosmic mother in Vedic tradition. Aditi is considered the mother of all gods and is often associated with boundless space and the infinite. The Adityas, therefore, are her celestial offspring, embodying various aspects of divine order and cosmic principles. Generally, Adityas are twelve
Lord Varuna, a significant deity in Hindu mythology, is often depicted as the god of the oceans and the cosmic order. His presence in ancient Indian scriptures and traditions reflects a deep reverence for the natural world and the principles that govern it. The name “Varuna” is derived from the Sanskrit root “vṛ,” meaning “to
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The Thunder god – Indra (god of sky and Rain) was one of the most prominent gods of the Vedic religion. Rig Veda, the oldest of the Vedic scriptures, celebrates him.Almost 1/3rd of the books are dedicated to him. He is also known as Parjanya in Rig Veda. Indra is one of the Dikapals (guardian