A Hindu deity described in the Vedas and Puranas ... Forehead pendant with Sun God Surya in a chariot with attendants; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal; c. 1600–1700; Gold set with semi-precious stones ...

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 ...

On all the twelve occasions of Sankranti, devotees worship Surya Dev, the Sun God and perform ‘daan punya’ activity as much as their social and economic stature can afford. It is believed as per Hindu ...

Discover the date, time, rituals, and significance of this important Hindu festival, marking the sun's transition into the ...