Significance of Ravi
Ravi, according to Purana, is associated with multiple roles linked to the Sun. It is considered a deity that inaugurated the Tirtha and serves as another name for the sun in ancient texts, highlighting its significance as a source of light and protector of the worlds. Additionally, Ravi is a deity sought in meditation during sacred activities at Somatirtha and is one of the twelve names of the Sun, symbolizing the power of illumination.1
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The concept of Ravi in local and regional sources
Ravi, meaning 'the sun' in regional contexts, is emphasized in the text as central to understanding its true position, illustrated through verses that elaborate on this celestial body's significance.
Significance in India history and geography:
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The sun, and the verses describe the process of getting the true position of Ravi (sun).[1]