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Surya is the chief of the Navagraha, the nine Classical planets and important elements of Hindu astrology.

As per the Hindu Religion, Surya symbolizes the Sun God. Surya is considered as the only visible form of God that can be seen every day. God Surya is regarded as an aspect of Shiva and Vishnu by Shaivites and Vaishnavas respectively. Surya is also known as Surya Narayana. Surya, the Sun God is also acknowledged as one of the eight forms of Lord Shiva (Astamurti). Surya is the lord of excellence and wisdom.

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What is the story of surya's wives?

I know Surya is associated with Sanjana and Chayya but I have known so many variations of the story from local books. So I want to know what is the story of Surya's wife from scriptures, are Sanjana and Chayya sisters or Chayya is created by…
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What are the benefits of offering Water to the Surya Dev (sun) in morning?

What are the benefits of doing Surya namaskar? By surya namaskar, I mean offering Water to the Surya Dev (sun) in morning? Personally, I have given water to Surya deva for 1 month and I'm not getting any benefit. I'm thinking it is a waste of…
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Why Aruna doesn't have legs and how did he become charioteer of Surya?

Lord Surya Narayana's Ratha Saradhi (Charioteer) Aruna doesn't have both legs. What exactly is the story behind losing his legs and becoming ratha saradhi of lord Surya?
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Does the surya namaskara mantra declare surya as Brahman?

I can't find any text of this vedic mantra.where does it declare surya as supreme brahman?
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Where is it mentioned that surya gave chatra and paduka?

Where is it mentioned that surya gave chatra (umbrella) and paduka (sandals) to men to protect themselves from his rays?
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Why is Ratha Saptami celebrated as per thithi - Moon's movement, whereas Makara Sankranti is being celebrated as per Sun's movement?

In this answer under this question, it was stated about the importance of Ratha Saptami, as follows: Magha sukla Paksha saptami is known as Ratha Saptami & is considered as the most auspicous day to worship Lord Surya.It is also believed that…
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