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'''Savitr''' (stem), '''Savitā''' (nominative singular) is a solar deity | '''Savitr''' (stem), '''Savitā''' (nominative singular) is a solar deity and one of the [[Aditya]]s in the Vedic religion. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
''Savitr'' in Vedic Sanskrit means ''impeller, rouser, vivifier''. | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
Savitr is described in the Vedas as having golden arms, hands, hair, etc. He is sometimes identified with, and at other times distinguished from, the chief Sun deity Surya. A number of beautiful Vedic hymns are invoked in his praise. He is the god of the Sun at Sunrise and Sunset, and was most often invoked in the latter role in Vedic hymns. | Savitr is described in the ''Vedas'' as having golden arms, hands, hair, etc. He is sometimes identified with, and at other times distinguished from, the chief Sun deity [[Surya]]. A number of beautiful Vedic hymns are invoked in his praise. He is the god of the Sun at Sunrise and Sunset, and was most often invoked in the latter role in Vedic hymns. | ||
[[Category: Asuras]] | [[Category: Asuras]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:01, 21 July 2010
Savitr (stem), Savitā (nominative singular) is a solar deity and one of the Adityas in the Vedic religion.
Etymology
Savitr in Vedic Sanskrit means impeller, rouser, vivifier.
Story
Savitr is described in the Vedas as having golden arms, hands, hair, etc. He is sometimes identified with, and at other times distinguished from, the chief Sun deity Surya. A number of beautiful Vedic hymns are invoked in his praise. He is the god of the Sun at Sunrise and Sunset, and was most often invoked in the latter role in Vedic hymns.