Common questions about IAS, our mission, and how you can be part of this spiritual movement.
The three routes of Surya Dev are:
1. Small (short) route – During the shorter days.
2. Big (long) route – During the longer days.
3. Equal route – When day and night are equal in length.
According to the Bhagavata Purana, the four places around Mount Meru are:
1. East: Devadhani – City of Indra
2. South: Samyamani – City of Yama
3. West: Nimlochani – City of Varuna
4. North: Vibhavari – City of the Moon God (Chandra)
According to the Bhagavata Purana, the names of the puris (celestial cities) are:
- Devadhani – East, the city of Indra.
- Nimlochani – West, the city of Varuna.
Surya Dev appears to rise first in the east and set in the west.
The chariot of Surya Dev is called Surya Ratha or Aruna’s Chariot. It is drawn by seven horses and driven by Aruna, his charioteer.
According to the Bhagavata Purana, the wheel of Surya Dev’s chariot represents Samvatsara (the year). Its three parts symbolize the seasons and the passage of time.
The driver (charioteer) of Surya Dev’s chariot is Aruna.