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Sun-worship means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Sun-worship in ancient Kashmir.—The kings and the royal family founded Buddhist Stupas and Viharas and the same time the temples of the gods including the sun-god. It is not unlikely that Iranian influence may have penetrated to Kashmir just as it had spread to Rome and to the remote corners of Central Asia. The sun was worshipped bythe Iranians as well as by other peoples like the Aztecs and the Incas. According to Mr. Bertrand Russell, there is reason to think that th edoctrines of Zarathustra, the holy prophet of Persia, had inspired Keplar’s heliocentric cosmogony. In any case, we know that theTurko-Mongol Akbar was influenced by Zarathustra and offered prayers to the sun.
Sun-worship in ancient India.—In India the Vedic Aryans had also worshipped the sun and the founding of sun-temples continued in various parts of India of which the temple of Surya in Orissa built in the 13th century is a fine example. Sun temples were built in Kashmir at different times such as the temple of Jayasvamin and Martanda. The latter built after the Arabs had overrun Persia could hardly be ascribed to Iranian influence.
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Partial matches: Worship, Shun, Shun, Cun, Shun, Shun, Shun, Shun, Shun, Shun, Shun, Shun, Shun, Can.
Full-text: Suryopasna, Suryopasana, Brihaddhaladhvaja, Curiyanamaskaram, Saura, Adiccupatthana, Suryyakshetra, Buddhakakshetra, Kalakakshetra, Heliopolis, Plakshadvipa, Gayatrimantra, Aten, Svastika.
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Search found 51 books and stories containing Sun-worship; (plurals include: worships). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Worship of the Sun < [Purana, Volume 12, Part 2 (1970)]
The Puranic Records on the Sun-worship < [Purana, Volume 11, Part 2 (1969)]
Three Ancient Famous Temples of the Sun < [Purana, Volume 8, Part 1 (1966)]
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas (by Goswami Mitali)
Part 11 - Review of Literature < [Chapter 1 - Vedic Concept of God and Religion]
Part 10 - Growth of the Purāṇic Texts for Propitiating the Sun-god < [Chapter 3 - General Characteristics of the Purāṇic Religion and its Link with the Vedic Tradition]
The Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev (Study) (by Kamal Nayan Patowary)
Part 2.1 - Introduction to Sun Worship in ancient India < [Chapter 5 - Sculpture: The true reflector of the Society]
Part 2.2 - Surya Upasana in Ancient Assam < [Chapter 5 - Sculpture: The true reflector of the Society]
Part 2.3 - Nature of Sun Cult < [Chapter 5 - Sculpture: The true reflector of the Society]
Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)
4. Worship of Sūrya < [Chapter 3]
Sun Worship and Mythology (Introduction) < [Chapter 3]
Use of Cosmetics, Perfumes, Incense, etc. < [Chapter 2]
Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)
Chapter 2.1 - The Saura Upapuranas—Introduction
Chapter 2.1 - The Samba-purana (study)
Arts in the Puranas (study) (by Meena Devadatta Jeste)
14. Icons of Surya (the Sun) < [Chapter 4 - Sculpture in the Puranas]