Hindu scriptures present the Sun as the most potent god. In Surya Sahasranama, several synonyms of the Sun are Vishnu’s names; at one place, he is also called Jyotirlinga, representing Shiva. Mahakal ...

The moment someone mentions the Sun, any person will start imagining a giant ball of fire that rises each morning and brightens up the day. However, in Hindu mythology, the Sun is the Surya Dev or the ...

Surya Pongal 2026: Honouring The Sun God For Life And Prosperity Surya Pongal is one of the most important and meaningful festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu and by Tamil communities across the world.

Pongal is a harvest festival that is celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This festival is similar to Makar Sankranti that is celebrated in the northern states. It is a four-day festival that is dedicated to the ...

The relationship between Lord Surya and Hanuman is one of the most inspiring examples of devotion, discipline, and the search for knowledge in all of Hindu mythology. Hanuman is known as a great ...

Magha Shuddha Saptami, the seventh day before Purnima of the month of Magh, is celebrated as Ratha Saptami. The Sun God is believed to turn his chariot towards north on this day and it is also ...

Ratha Saptami also known as Magha Saptami is being celebrated today, February 16 this year. Ratha Saptami is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the birth anniversary of Lord Surya. Highlighting ...

Sun festivals in India celebrate the Sun God, Surya, and are deeply rooted in cultural and agricultural traditions. Key festivals like Makar Sankranti, Chhath Puja, and Pongal honour the sun's ...