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Lord Surya
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Lord Surya

The Sun God
ॐ
Mantra
ॐ घृणि सूर्याय नमः
Salutations to Surya, the radiant.

Story & significance

Surya crosses the sky in a chariot drawn by seven horses, the seven colours of light. Surya Namaskar, Chhath and Makar Sankranti honour him as the visible god.

Vahana (mount)
Chariot of 7 horses
Consort
Sanjna & Chhaya
Two lotusesHalo

Sacred temples

  • Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
  • Modhera, Gujarat
  • Suryanar Kovil, Tamil Nadu

Festivals

Chhath Puja
Bihar & Jharkhand
2026-11-15
in 13d
Makar Sankranti
Pan-India
2027-01-14
in 73d
Pongal
Tamil Nadu
2027-01-14
in 73d
Baisakhi · Vaisakhi
Punjab
2027-04-14
in 163d
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