Surya

Surya is an important god in Hinduism as he is the Sun god. The word Sūrya comes from the Sanskrit word for the Sun (सूर्य).

Surya
Sun[1][2]
Member of Navagraha, Adityas
A painting of the Hindu god Surya with his solar chariot being drawn by seven stallions
Affiliation	Navagraha, Adityas
Abode	Svarga
Mantra	Om Suryaya Namaha
Weapon	Discus, Conch, Lotus, Mace[3]
Festivals	Pongal, Makara Sankranti
Consort	Sanjna[3]