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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal means prosperity, flourishing, growth and abundance in work, business and life. It is an important religious, social, cultural and mythological festival in Hindu mythology.

Makar Sankranti is an important festival dedicated to Surya, the Hindu sun god, marked by ritual bathing. It is also celebrated as a harvest festival, signifying the gathering of various winter crops.

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 ...

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, ...