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      • Surya is typically depicted with a radiant and golden appearance, symbolizing the life-giving and illuminating nature of the sun. He holds a lotus flower, a symbol of purity, in his hands, and his chariot is driven by Aruna, the personification of the dawn.
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    Surya is depicted with a Chakra, also interpreted as Dharmachakra. Surya is the lord of Simha (Leo), one of the twelve constellations in the zodiac system of Hindu astrology. Surya or Ravi is the basis of Ravivara, or Sunday, in the Hindu calendar. [19]

  4. mythologyworldwide.com › the-myth-of-surya-the-sunThe Myth of Surya: The Sun God in Hinduism - MythologyWorldwide

    Mar 1, 2024 · Surya is often depicted riding a magnificent chariot drawn by seven majestic horses. The chariot represents the Sun's celestial journey across the sky. The horses symbolize the seven days of the week or the seven colors of the rainbow.

  5. www.templepurohit.com › lord-suryaLord Surya – Hindu Gods and Deities - TemplePurohit

    Lord Surya is the chief of the Navagraha, the nine Indian Classical planets and important elements of Hindu astrology. He is often depicted riding a chariot harnessed by seven horses which might represent the seven colors of the rainbow or the seven chakras in the body.

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    Lord Surya is depicted in a four-armed form with blood and a yellow complexion. He holds Sankha, Chakra and Padma in his three hands and his fourth hand remains in Varada Mudra. In various paintings and sculptures related to Lord Surya, He is shown riding on a chariot.

  8. vedicfeed.com › lord-surya-significance-symbolsLord Surya – Symbols, Influences and Significance of Suryadev

    Jan 8, 2020 · Thus, Lord Surya is known as Surya Narayana, and is also recognized as one of the eight types of Lord Mahadeva, named the Astamurti. He is believed to be the God of wisdom and the supreme Devata (God). Furthermore, Lord Surya is the chief of solar Gods. He is believed to have arms and hairs of gold.

  9. mythology.net › hindu › hindu-godsSurya - The Sun, Hindu God of Light and Day - Mythology.net

    Nov 26, 2016 · He is depicted most often riding in a chariot drawn by seven horses with his charioteer, Aruna, the god of dawn. The seven horses represent the seven chakras (spiritual centers) in the human body and the seven colors in a rainbow.

  10. oldworldgods.com › indian › indian-god-suryaExploring the Significance of Indian God Surya in Hindu ...

    Surya holds a significant place in Hindu mythology, not only as a deity but also as a revered solar god. Let’s delve into the origins and importance of Surya, his role in Hinduism and Vedic texts, and his relationship with other deities.