In Hinduism, Surya Dev, or the Sun God is defined as the soul of the Universe. Offering water to the Sun God, an action commonly known as Surya Arghya, is believed to influence the Sun in one’s ...

Hindu devotees gather by the river Brahmaputra and offer prayers to the setting sun during Chhath festival in Guwahati, northeastern Assam state, India, Nov. 7, 2024. Share share ...

Wood apple leaves, however, should never be offered to Surya, the Sun. The “Skandha Purana” – the longest Purana with about 81,000 verses – is dedicated to the deity Skandha, a son of god ...

In Hindu mythology, the Yamuna is not just a river. She is a goddess, sister to Yama, the god of death, and daughter of Surya, the sun god. Flowing from the icy womb of the Himalayas, her sacred ...

Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray ... Some carried a coconut or other fruits as an offering to thank Lord Surya, the god of the sun, ...

Surya, the Sun God, holds a central place in Hindu tradition, symbolising life, vitality, and energy. Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Sashthi, is a revered festival dedicated to the worship of the ...

From times unknown, worship of Surya, the sun god and the ultimate source of energy, has been in practice. ... If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, ...

The Sun temple at Konarak stands as a magnificent testament to Kalinga architecture, blending artistic brilliance with a divine narrative. This 13th-century Sun Temple is a monumental representation ...

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 8. Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week.