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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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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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