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Surya

Surya

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A Hindu god who is the sun and gives light and warmth
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The ancient scriptures describe Surya as the personification of the sun, revered by millions.

Examples

  • Thank you, Surya.

    City of Joy (1992)

  • But for thousands of years, the Hindus have revered the sun, which they call Surya, as both the physical and spiritual heart of our world and the creator of all life itself.

    Blog text (34)

  • Also, I took a class with Mary Beth LaRue (Lululemon Santa Monica Ambassador) at Studio Surya in Venice Beach.

    Blog text (10)

  • Tonya Harding of the United States wound up in fourth place, followed by Surya Bonaly, Chen Lu and Yuka Sato.

    I, Tonya (2017)

  • I practice the Surya Namaskara, Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana, Sirsasana, Baddha Padmasana, Padmasana, and Tolasana, and I savor every moment.

    Blog text (31)

  • They borrowed colors from the sun goddess, the earth goddess, from Surya of the Waters, from the fiery spirit of Lobi the war goddess, from Lettie the forest goddess, and a myriad of other deities.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • In Hinduism, Surya is worshipped as the sun god who provides light and warmth to the earth.

  • In many festivals, devotees celebrate Surya by offering prayers at dawn to honor his significance.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Surya comes from the Sanskrit word sūrya, which means 'sun'. So Surya is the sun god who brings light and warmth, which is why people pray to him at sunrise.