Common questions about IAS, our mission, and how you can be part of this spiritual movement.
According to traditional Hindu astronomy, the length of day and night changes gradually as the Sun appears to move northward (Uttarayana) or southward (Dakshinayana).
- Seasonal change: The Sun’s apparent movement changes the duration of daylight and darkness.
- Gradual variation: The change is described as occurring little by little over the months.
- Scientific explanation: In reality, day length changes because Earth’s axis is tilted as Earth orbits the Sun. The change is not exactly one hour every month; it varies with the season and location.
In Hindu mythology, the axles of Surya Dev’s chariot are situated in the cosmic structure of the Sun’s chariot, connecting its wheels and supporting its movement across the sky.
Why? They symbolize the support and stability of the chariot, helping Surya Dev travel across the heavens and provide light and energy to the three worlds.
Aruna drove the chariot of Lord Surya because he was appointed as the Sun God’s charioteer. He guides the seven-horsed chariot across the sky, helping Surya Dev illuminate the world.
Sunday is called the Day of the Sun because it is associated with Surya Dev, the Hindu Sun God, who symbolizes light, energy, and life.
The combination of Guru (Jupiter) and Surya (Sun) is considered powerful because the Sun represents the soul and inner self, while Guru represents wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual guidance. Together, they symbolize spiritual growth, righteousness, and the development of the soul.
In Hindu astrology, Venus (Shukra) is associated with wealth, luxury, beauty, love, and prosperity. It may be called Raja (king) in a particular context because of its influence and importance, but the Sun (Surya) is traditionally known as the king among the planets.