Arasavalli Sun God temple in Andhra Pradesh attracts thousands of devotees for Ratha Saptami festival celebrations.

As an offspring of Aditi, a Vedic entity representing infinity, Surya is one of the twelve Adityas, which also include Indra, ...

As per the Hindu lunar calendar the festival is observed on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha in Magha month, which falls in ...

Ratha Saptami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha in the Magha month, honoring ...

Thousands of people took a holy dip at Chandrabhaga beach at Konark in Puri district on the occasion of ‘Magha Saptami’ on ...

Thousands gathered at Konark in Odisha to observe Magha Saptami, honoring the Sun God with holy dips and rituals. Despite the river's absence, an artificial pond facilitated the traditions. The event ...

Kumbh Sankranti holds special significance for worshipping Surya Dev, as it is believed that offering prayers to the Sun God grants longevity.

The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons. Hindus believe that a few drops fell in the cities ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...