TODAY Saturday 26 September, 2026
All deities
The detailed stone carvings of the Konark Sun Temple, showcasing India's ancient architectural brilliance.

The sun god

Surya

Driven across the sky each day by Aruna in a chariot of seven horses — one for each colour of light — Surya is greeted every morning by those who still keep the Surya Namaskar, and his own shrine at Konark is carved as that chariot in stone.

Vahana
a chariot of seven horses
Ayudha
lotuses in each hand
Consort
Sanjna and Chhaya

Mantra

Om Suryaya Namah

Festival

Chhath Puja and Makar Sankranti