Surya
solar god in Hinduism
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Summary
Surya is a Hindu deity[1]. He ranks in the top 9% of hindu deity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,877 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Kashyapa[3]
- Mother: Aditi[4]
- Spouse: Saṃjñā[5], Chāyā[6]
- Child: Vaivasvata Manu[7], Yama[8], Yamunā[9], Ashvins[10], Śani[11], Tapati[12], Sugrīva[13], Karṇa[14], Savarni Manu[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Instance of: solar deity[17]
- Part of: Navagraha[18]
- Commons category: Surya[19]
- Said to be the same as: Sun[20], Helios[21], Sol[22], Hvare-khshaeta[23], Рави (Адитья)[24], Zun[25], Surya in Buddhism[26], Mārtanda[27]
- Worshipped by: Hinduism[28]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30]
- Name in native language: सूर्य[31]
Why It Matters
Surya has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Who were Surya's parents?
Surya's father was Kashyapa[3]. Surya's mother was Aditi[4].