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Surya Dev’s chariot: According to the calendar, in the year 2026, the holy festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14. On this day, Sun God leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, which is considered the beginning of Uttarayan. Makar Sankranti is not only an astronomical event, but also has deep religious, spiritual and mythological significance. On this occasion, a question often arises in the minds of people that why there are only 7 horses in the chariot of Sun God and who drives them? Let us know the whole secret related to this.
Symbolic meaning of the seven horses: seven days of the week
According to mythological beliefs, the seven horses harnessed to the chariot of Sun God symbolize the seven days of the week. This shows that the Sun God controls the cycle of time by constantly moving without stopping.
seven colors of light
From a scientific point of view, the white rays of the Sun are actually a mixture of seven colors. In the scriptures, these seven horses are considered to be the symbols of the seven colors of the rainbow – violet, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. This is a wonderful proof of the scientific understanding of the ancient sages.
seven verses of the Vedas
According to another belief, these seven horses symbolize the seven major verses of the Vedas, Gayatri, Bhrijati, Ushnih, Jagati, Tristup, Anushtup and Pankti. The chariot of Sun God operates with the power of these verses.
Who drives the chariot of the Sun?
The charioteer of Lord Surya’s chariot is not an ordinary man, but Aruna.
Arun is the charioteer of Lord Surya and he is the elder brother of the bird king Garuda.
Importance: The place of charioteer Arun is just in front of Sun God. They withstand the intense heat of the sun so that the intensity coming directly to the earth can be reduced and life remains safe.
Structure of the chariot and importance of Makar Sankranti
The chariot of the Sun has only one wheel, which is called ‘Samvatsar’. This wheel has 12 spokes, which represent the 12 months of the year.
Why is Makar Sankranti special?
On the day of Makar Sankranti, the Sun leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn. From this day, the Sun becomes ‘Uttarayan’, which means the inclination of the Sun towards the north. It is believed that at the time of Uttarayan, the day of the Gods begins and the gates of heaven open.
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