Common questions about IAS, our mission, and how you can be part of this spiritual movement.
The Sun is called the lord of Leo (Simha Rashi) in Hindu astrology because it represents power, leadership, courage, authority, and self-confidence. Leo is ruled by the Sun, which symbolizes the king and the soul.
The Sun represents a father in Hindu astrology because it symbolizes authority, protection, discipline, strength, and guidance. Just as a father guides and supports a family, the Sun provides light, energy, and life to the world.
In Hindu astrology, the Sun is considered the source of life force, vitality, and energy. Therefore, the body's constitution is associated with the Sun, which symbolizes physical strength, health, and overall vitality.
Goddess Shashthi is called Shashthi because the word means “sixth” in Sanskrit. She is worshipped on the sixth day after a child’s birth and is believed to protect children and bless families with fertility and healthy offspring.
and rural life . why?
The farmer and rural life are shown at the center because the Sun is the source of energy for agriculture and all living beings. Farmers depend on sunlight for growing crops, and rural life represents nature, hard work, food, and prosperity. This highlights the Sun’s importance in sustaining life.
Maithil women wear an unstitched pure cotton dhoti during Chhath Puja because it symbolizes purity, simplicity, and traditional Maithil culture. It reflects devotion to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya and helps maintain the sacredness of the ritual.