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adityas- in hindu rekigion

 

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Adityas

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In Hindu religion, the Adityas are a group of celestial deities associated with the sun and its various aspects. They are considered the children of the sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi, and there are typically twelve Adityas mentioned in Hindu mythology.

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Noun - Singular:

  1. The Aditya that is most commonly worshipped is Lord Surya, the sun god.
  2. According to Hindu beliefs, the Adityas ride golden chariots across the sky.
  3. One of the twelve Adityas, Lord Varuna, is the deity associated with water and the cosmic ocean.
  4. Among the Adityas, Lord Indra is known as the king of the gods and the lord of thunder.

Noun - Plural:

  1. Devotees often offer prayers to all the Adityas during important solar festivals.
  2. Many ancient texts describe the different roles and responsibilities of the twelve Adityas.
  3. The reverence for the Adityas is deeply ingrained in Hindu traditions.
  4. People believe that by invoking the blessings of the Adityas, one can gain vitality and strength.

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