सूर्य
Surya
The Sun God
Sacred Stories
Divine tales and sacred legends
Father of Karna
Surya blessed Kunti with her first son, Karna, who was born with divine armor and earrings. Despite being abandoned at birth, Karna grew to become one of the greatest warriors, embodying Surya's radiant qualities of courage and generosity.
Curse of Leprosy Healed
King Samba, son of Krishna, was cursed with leprosy. Upon worshipping Surya with devotion and bathing in the sacred waters at the confluence of Chandrabhaga river, he was completely healed, establishing Surya's healing powers.
The Celestial Charioteer
Every day, Surya rides across the sky in his golden chariot driven by seven horses, representing the seven colors of light and the seven days of the week. His journey brings light, warmth, and life to all beings on earth.
Timeline of Events
Celestial Light
Began eternal journey across the sky
Birth of Karna
Blessed Kunti with radiant warrior son
Healing Samba
Cured Krishna's son of leprosy through worship
Sacred Iconography
Understanding the divine symbols and their meanings
Golden Chariot
Chariot pulled by seven horses
Seven colors of light, seven days of week, seven chakras
Radiant Body
Body emanating brilliant light
Source of all energy, life-giver, dispeller of darkness
Lotus Hands
Holding lotus flowers
Enlightenment, spiritual awakening, opening like lotus to sun
Charioteer Aruna
Dawn personified as charioteer
Precedes sun, herald of new day and hope
Sacred Temples
Holy places of worship and pilgrimage
Konark Sun Temple
Odisha
Massive chariot-shaped temple
Modhera Sun Temple
Gujarat
Ancient temple aligned to equinox
Festivals & Celebrations
Sacred Mantras
Powerful chants to invoke divine blessings
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
Om Suryaaya Namah
"Salutations to Lord Surya"
Benefits: Health, vitality, success, eye health
आदित्यस्य नमस्कारान्ये कुर्वन्ति दिने दिने। आयुः प्रज्ञा बलं वीर्यं तेजस्तेषां च जायते॥
Aadityasya Namaskaaraan Ye Kurvanti Dine Dine, Aayuh Prajnaa Balam Veeryam Tejasteshaam Cha Jaayate
"Those who salute the Sun daily gain longevity, wisdom, strength, valor, and brilliance"
Benefits: Complete well-being, vitality, spiritual radiance
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