![]() ![]() ![]() The most famous temples dedicated to the “Arka” form of Surya include the Konark Sun Temple in Orissa, Balarka in Rajasthan, and Uttararka & Lolarka in Uttar Pradesh. The popular ones among these are:Īrka form of Surya: The “Arka” form is mainly worshiped in North India as well as in the Eastern parts of India. His fourth hand is held in the Abhaya Mudra. Lord Surya is depicted with four hands in which he carries a wheel, a conch-shell, and a lotus. ![]() Lord Surya is shown riding a chariot that is harnessed by seven horses which represent the seven chakras in the body or the seven colors of the rainbow. He represents fire, and therefore he is also called as Lord Agni. Lord Surya is the father of Lord Yama (God of Death) and Lord Shani (Saturn). According to the Hindu Vedic Astrology, Surya or Sun is regarded as the chief (leader) of the Navagraha or the nine classical planets. ![]()
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