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How did Samba worship lord Surya?
According to Hindu mythology, Samba, the son of Lord Krishna, worshipped Surya Dev to cure his leprosy.
He worshipped Surya Dev through the following practices:
Meditation and prayer: He meditated on Surya Dev with deep devotion.
Penance: He performed austerities to seek the Sun God's blessings.
Devotion: He continued worshipping Surya Dev with faith and dedication.
Divine blessings: According to the legend, Surya Dev cured him of his disease.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Surya cured Samba, the son of Lord Krishna, of leprosy after Samba worshipped him with deep devotion.
Samba performed penance and prayed to Surya Dev. Pleased with his devotion, Surya Dev blessed him, and Samba was believed to have recovered from the disease.
Are you asking about the length of the sitting area of Surya Dev’s chariot in Hindu iconography, or the sitting area of the Konark Sun Temple chariot? The measurements differ depending on which one you mean.
According to Hindu astrology, Ketu is not equal to Surya Dev (the Sun), but both have important symbolic roles.
- Surya Dev: Represents the soul, authority, confidence, and light.
- Ketu: Represents spiritual detachment, liberation (moksha), and past-life karma.
- Connection: In Hindu mythology, Ketu is associated with eclipses and the shadowy influence that can obscure the Sun.
In Hindu astrology, Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, and Uttara Ashadha Nakshatras are connected to Surya Dev (the Sun God) because the Sun is the ruling planet of all three Nakshatras.
- Krittika Nakshatra: Associated with Agni (the Fire God); symbolizes purification, courage, and energy.
- Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: Associated with Aryaman, a Vedic deity; symbolizes friendship, partnerships, and prosperity.
- Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Associated with the Vishvadevas; symbolizes victory, truth, and lasting success.
In the Konark Sun Temple, Surya Dev’s stone chariot has 24 wheels, but the axle length varies by wheel and measurement source.
If you mean the mythological chariot of Surya Dev, please tell me which scripture or description you are studying, so I can give you the correct axle length.