Sun God

Astronomy Digital Picture – 1/800 seconds, ISO 80, 9.8mm f/6.3, on 15 Oct 2006 10:53AM, Bangalore.

15 Jan 2007

The Sun is the star at the centre of the Solar System, is the main source of energy near the surface of Earth. There are many myths on Sun !

In Hindu mythology, Surya represents the Sun god. Surya is depicted as a red man with three eyes and four arms, riding in a chariot drawn by seven mares. Surya holds water lilies with two of his hands. With his third hand he encourages his worshipers whom he blesses with his fourth hand. In India, Surya is believed to be a benevolent deity capable of healing sick people. Even today, people place the symbol of the Sun over shops because they think it would bring good fortune.

Greek mythology, says sun god was a god on a chariot of fire pulled by four horses and rode the chariot across the sky, causing day.

In Chinese mythology, the Sun is the palace of Shen I, the Divine Archer. On the fifteenth day after the new moon, Shen I visits his wife, Heng O, who resides on the Moon.

In Hawaiian mythology, the Sun was created by one of the three gods, Kane, with the other celestial bodies and was not of major significance. It is represented in myth as habitations or divine bodies for gods who are worshiped by their descendents.

Tomorrow’s picture – Andromeda Galaxy