#Surya Temple

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Konark Sundial : Konark Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha. Sun Temple in Konark was built in 1250 CE by Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga dynasty in Kalinga Style of Architecture. This beautiful temple is dedicated to Sun God Surya & is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Top Famous Temples in India

The Akshardham Temple, which has 20,000 figurines of Indian spiritual luminaries, nine intricate domes, twenty quadrangle spires, and more than 234 beautifully carved pillars, is one of the main sights in Delhi. The intricately sculpted honey-colored Somnath temple on the western edge of the state is said to be the birthplace of the first of India's twelve holy jyotirlingas. There is a legend that Shiva appeared as a flaming column of light. The Sun Temple is a striking physical monument of the Hindu Kingdom of Orissa during the reign of Narasimha Deva I in the thirteenth century (AD 1238–1264). Its grandeur, elegance, and architecture serve as symbols of the era's dominant moral values as well as the strength and stability of the Ganga Empire. Known for its whole golden dome, the Golden Temple is one of the most sacred Sikh pilgrimage destinations. Situated on a 67-foot square of marble, The Mandir is a two-story edifice consisting of two levels. Maharaja Ranjit Singh used almost four hundred kilograms of gold leaf to build the top part of the palace.

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Konark Sun Temple, dedicated to Surya, in Odisha state, India.

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"Amravati Temple Exterior" and "Interior" by Alexander Thümler.

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Nirath Sun Temple: North India’s Only Surya Shrine in Himachal

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राम सेतु दर्शन से पम्बन ब्रिज उद्घाटन तक: PM मोदी का रामेश्वरम दौरा, जानें हर खास बात!

PM Modi Rameshwaram: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने श्रीलंका से लौटते हुए एक अनोखे और आध्यात्मिक अनुभव को देशवासियों के साथ साझा किया। उन्होंने राम सेतु का हवाई दर्शन किया और इसे एक “दिव्य संयोग” बताया, क्योंकि ठीक उसी समय अयोध्या में रामलला का सूर्य तिलक हो रहा था। इसके बाद, PM मोदी ने रामेश्वरम में भारत के पहले वर्टिकल लिफ्ट समुद्री पुल, पम्बन ब्रिज, का उद्घाटन किया। इस मौके पर उन्होंने 8300…

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रहस्यों से भरा है ये 772 साल पुराना मंदिर, श्रीकृष्ण से जुड़े है इसके तार!

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Surya Mandir Committee's Registration Safe as Govt Panel Rejects Cancellation

Committee debunks allegations, Surya Mandir leaders celebrate ‘victory for truth’ Jharkhand Government’s investigation committee dismisses Deputy Commissioner’s recommendation to cancel Sun Temple’s registration. JAMSHEDPUR – A three-member investigation committee from the Jharkhand Government has rejected the proposal to cancel the Surya Mandir Committee’s registration, overruling the Deputy…

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My Visit to the Beach, and a Poem Shared

Greetings friends One of the key elements of the current temporary hermitage, the current safe-haven by the side of the road, is that it is literally two minutes walk from a very uncrowded and quiet coastal beach. It is a place of golden sands (I know that’s a cliche but in this case I have the evidence!), gentle wave action, and the promise of a possible serenity of a kind I’ve not been close…

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Konark, Surya Temple (Odisha) Unknown Facts

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THE SIGN – CULTURAL REFERENCES, MYTHOLOGY AND META

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This post comes on the heels of the one by @respectthepetty about mythology and meta of The Sign, linked here. 😍👍 If you've not read it yet, I recommend you do before watching any more of this series, because it will help things make more sense (especially if you're not familiar with some of the cultural references thrumming in the background).

Anyway, I'd previously done some research on the legend(s) of the Garuda and the Naga in Southeast Asia, and so I'm writing this post to share what I've found because it does have relevance to at least some of what we're seeing onscreen in The Sign, and elaborates on @respectthepetty's post.

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The Garuda and the Naga are mythical beings with origins in Indian mythology that have been transposed into cultures across Southeast Asia.

In Hinduism, Garuda is a single deity, depicted in either full-bird form or part-bird and part-human, and is the king of birds and also a divine sun-bird (with physical attributes similar to an eagle's). His elder brother, Aruna, is the chariot driver for Surya the sun-god, while Garuda himself is the mount of Vishnu.

In Buddhist mythology, the garudas (sometimes also spelt garulas) are a society and race of gigantic predatory birds, sometimes also depicted as part-human in form. The garudas are intelligent, social and blessed with might and magical powers.

Thailand may be predominantly Buddhist, but it has also been strongly influenced by ancient Indian culture and Hinduism, and thus both the concept of a single deity Garuda and the race of garudas co-exist in Thai mythological beliefs.

The nagas on the other hand, are snake-like or dragon-like creatures, whose realm is the water world. (The word naga is derived from Sanskrit and is also etymologically related to the English word snake.)

In mythology nagas and garudas are perpetual enemies, although neither side is actually identified with good or evil – they are simply two groups eternally at war with each other (so occidental-leaning minds should dispel any preconception that the water serpents are necessarily the bad guys in The Sign, even though the narrative seems to be tilting in that direction).

When borrowed into popular culture (as has been done for The Sign) you may sometimes see influences of Chinese dragon and phoenix mythology (as Chinese cultural influence is also present in Thailand, and the dragon/phoenix motif of Sinitic culture nicely parallels the naga/garuda conflict pairing). And because of Garuda's association with the sun in Hinduism, and a parallel with the fiery phoenix of Western mythology, you may sometimes see garudas portrayed as aligned with the sun and/or flame as well.

There are some hints of these in The Sign. The naga that Phaya encounters while struggling underwater during the open sea training challenge in Ep.1 is very Thai in appearance (especially with the curved, forward-pointing crest, making it look much like the nagas that adorn Thai temple architecture). But the array of pronged, backward-pointing horns and trailing antennae appear to be a design nod at Chinese or Japanese dragons (East Asian dragons are also strongly identified with the watery realm, by the way). And in the graphics of the series (e.g., in the poster at the start of this post), the sky (the realm of Garuda) is suffused with sunlight and speckled with what look like drifting sparks, referencing sun and flame.

Because of the wings tattooed on his back and his time in the air force, Phaya is most likely the reincarnation of a garuda in human form (and this is why he struggled with the water challenge, as he was completely out of his element).

This is also possibly why we see him smoking early on in the series (because of the alignment of Garuda with the element of fire), and significantly he does this while Naga Tharn (irked by Yai's teasing at the dining table) seeks refuge in the washroom (which is ห้องน้ำ/hong naam in Thai, literally water room):

‌Billy also describes Phaya's character in the promo video for the series (linked here) as being "like fire, always hot and burning... quite hot-headed." 👍

Elsewhere in the same promo video (linked here), Tharn's good friend Chalothon is explicitly identified as the reincarnation of an important naga, which immediately signals that he and Phaya will be at odds in the series:

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The water deity that saves Phaya during the open sea challenge – Wansarat, whom he drew in his sketchbook – is not just Freen Sarocha in a fancy scuba suit. 😂

If you look at her arm and hand when she reaches out to save Phaya (before she turns into Tharn) the green scales meld into the skin of her human wrist – they're part of her natural covering, and she's really a nakhee/nagin/nagini, a female naga, appearing in human form to save Phaya.

The narrative has made it strongly obvious that Phaya is a reincarnated garuda, while Tharn is the reincarnation of Wansarat, from the lineage of the nagas. And the teaser-trailer (linked here) tells us that Phaya and Tharn/Wansarat are lovers bound to each other through time:

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However, the special promo video (released 24 November 2023) also tells us (in Heng's interview linked here) that Chalothon and Wansarat were lovers in past lives, even while it is Phaya and Wansarat (reincarnated as Tharn) who are paired by fate in The Sign.

And as the nagas and garudas are bitter enemies, the love story between Phaya and Tharn/Wansarat that transcends time and reincarnation cycles is also one that must have been (and will continue to be) forbidden by their respective naga and garuda tribes (especially since Tharn/Wansarat also used to be naga Chalothon's lover), and will undoubtedly be a source of conflict in the series. This is way beyond the Montagues and Capulets! 😍

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So with this as the base, I took a look at the characters' names, and those belonging to Phaya, Chalothon, Tharn and Wansarat especially also reflect their garuda/naga origins. 🤩

Phaya's name (พญา) means lord, king or leader. While it can be applied to the nagas (พญานาค/phaya naak refers to the King of the Nagas) it is also used for Garuda (the Thai national symbol) – พญาครุฑ/phaya khroot, or Lord Garuda (and is what his name references in The Sign).

(above) Billy Patchanon as Phaya

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Chalothon's name (ชโลทร) is rare, but it is derived from Pali/Sanskrit and means river, sea or body of water, reflecting the watery homeland of his naga persona.

(above) Heng Asavarid as Chalothon

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Tharn's name (ธาร) also has a connection to his water-dwelling naga roots. Tharn/ธาร is short for ลำธาร/lam thaan and means stream, brook or creek (and he is thus a naga nong to Chalothon's phi).

(above) Babe Tanatat as Tharn/Wansa

However, Tharn is his chue len. His formal name is Wansa, and is the same Wansa in Wansarat (which the narrative lets us know at Ep.1 [3‌/4] 9.35).

(above) Freen Sarocha as Wansarat

Now Wansarat is spelt วรรณษารัตน์ in the subtitles (at Ep.1 [3‌/4] 9.02), and I can't find any translation of it that makes sense in the context of The Sign's world-building.

But Wansarat's name is spelt differently elsewhere on the Internet (on Thai drama websites, and movie databases, etc. like thaimovie.org), and I assume they've all based it on official releases from Idol Factory because the spelling is consistent across these other sources – it's วรรษารัตน์ there.

And Wansa/Wansarat spelt this way also reflects the nagas' dominion over water, because วรรษา/wansa (an archaic word, referenced in an older dictionary but not newer ones) means rain or rainy season (from the Sanskrit varsha) – in Thailand the nagas are also associated with rain control, and prayers are offered to them for timely and abundant rainfall when it is needed. (The -rat part of Wansarat is a feminine ending meaning jewel or gemstone, and may echo with meaning for speakers of Indian and Sri Lankan languages, since it's derived from the Pali/Sanskrit ratna).

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Just out of interest (because nobody asked 😂) some of these naga/garuda elements were also present in the early episodes of KinnPorsche – the den of the Theerapanyakuls (nagas, wealthy beings of the underworld) was full of watery elements (e.g., the waterfall, the various pools, and Tankhun's carp – which in Chinese belief are the original, natal form of dragons). The -nak in Kinn's formal first name Anakin (which is not a traditional Thai name) is also a nod at the word naga. Porsche had the tattoo of a fiery phoenix on his back, and was out of his element whenever water was concerned (e.g., his failed pool challenge, the mermaid costume punishment, his misadventure with the sprinkler when he tried to smoke in the store room – water vanquishing the flame). Kinn was unable to make fire when they were trapped in the forest, despite claiming to be friends with the flame, while Porsche could immediately do it.

But I didn't see the KinnPorsche narrative taking the naga/garuda themes much further than these random nods in the earlier episodes. Maybe it did (like Kinn and Porsche could be seen acclimatizing to each other's realms more), but I just couldn't be bothered to look at the show more closely since it didn't really stand up to deeper scrutiny, and after the first few episodes I just went along for the exhilaration of the ride instead. 👍

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Anyway, I'm totally bedazzled by the level of world-building going on in The Sign and look forward to more from the series. If the first episode is anything to go by, I think Executive Producer Saint Suppapong may be on to something! 😍

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“In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.” ― Rumi Surya Talon Abraxas Surya as a Source of Energy and Light Surya is revered in Hinduism as a symbol of energy, light, and vitality. In Hindu philosophy, Surya is considered to be the source of all life on earth and is worshipped for his ability to provide warmth, nourishment, and sustenance to all living beings. The sun’s rays are believed to possess healing properties that promote physical well-being and spiritual enlightenment. In Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine in India, sunlight is considered an essential source of energy that supports overall health and wellness. Furthermore, Surya’s association with light extends beyond physical illumination to spiritual enlightenment. In Hindu scriptures, Surya is often described as dispelling darkness and ignorance with his radiant presence, symbolizing his role in guiding individuals towards truth, knowledge, and inner wisdom. The sun’s daily journey across the sky is seen as a metaphor for life’s journey towards self-realization and spiritual awakening. Overall, Surya’s significance as a source of energy and light underscores his central role in Hindu cosmology and spirituality.

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Vedic Remedies & healing approach towards energies of planets.

🌙Monday - Ruled by Moon.

🤍Start a day with a spoon of curd.

🤍Meditate for 10 mins.

🤍Sing om Namah Shivaya .

🤍Wear white colored clothes .

🤍 Flow white flowers, white rice into water to balance your mind & get the benefits of moon.

🤍 Feel your feminine side and acknowledge it's beauty & sacredness. Honor your emotional needs , feel , flow & create .

🤍 Love and allow yourself to receive, to be loved in return too.

Tuesday - Ruled by Mars.

🔥Do some workout, exercise, gym , running or yoga .

🔥Wear red colored clothes to energise yourself of this energy.

🔥 Acknowledge your & others wrong doings and let it help you create healthy boundaries for yourself.

🔥 Stand up for the right causes , for your & others well being. Be courageous enough to have faith in yourself.

🔥Cut off unhealthy habits , thought processes & unhealthy relationships. And be brave enough to accept your mistakes too.

🔥Run , shake your body , write an angry letter ( do not send it ) & burn it. Maintain an healthy outlet for your anger . It has it's right & necessary own place. 🌸

🔥Donate red lentils , red flowers into a river or ocean .

☘️Wednesday - Ruled by Mercury.

💚Wear green colored clothes more . Write , read & knit.

💚Do some puzzles .

💚Connect with your sisters and siblings , friends. Laughter & light-heartedness. Sing.

💚Flow green coloured clothes , green dal into a river , ocean.

💚Spend some time with mother nature , greenery.

⚜️Thursday ruled by Jupiter.

💛Pray , connect with your higher self. Read spiritual texts.

💛Be kind to yourself and others.

💛Feel gratitude genuinely for even little things. Meditate , go to a temple or a high spiritual energy place.

💛Wear something new ;). Wear yellow colored clothes or accessories to increase its essence.

💛Respect yourself & everyone.

💛Remember your Guru in your heart.

💛Feel the golden energy totally engulfing you. Feel hope for yourself.

💛Flow yellow colored flowers , yellow dal into rivers , ocean etc.

🕊️Friday ruled by Venus.

🌸Deeply appreciate yourself, your inner heart , inner self , talents , physical appearance. Self care day. Sing , dance , create , paint , feel beautiful.

🌸Meditate, sit in silence, connect with your true self :). Pray to female deities.

🌸Spend quality time with your female friends. Dive into your intuition & feminine spirit.

🌸Wear a flower in your hair . Jasmine fragrance. White or pink clothes.

🌸Accept yourself, acknowledge your light & dark side and forgive yourself.

🌸Lighter & brighter.

🌸Flow white flowers , white colored clothes, ghee etc into an ocean or river to balance it's energy.

Saturday ruled by Saturn 🪐

💙Light a sesame oil diya / lamp 🪔 .

💙Give yourself a sesame oil massage.

💙Keep yourself accountable and be impartial. Follow the right path of karma.

💙 Embody more self discipline in life. Respect people who work below your designations , bosses .

💙Donate to orphanges & old age homes.

💙Have a healthy sense of responsibility towards yourself and others.

💙Believe in higher justice power of the universe.

💙Work hard and learn to be patient with yourself & others.

💙Maintain Persistence , acknowledge your & others hardships and also grow through them so that you get the true gift of maturity.

💙Value time , efforts . Face your fears , accept your shortcomings and smile because you are still valuable & beautiful with it :).

💙Small menial work is no less a job. Respect your servants . Follow your ethics.

💙Be true 🙂

💙Feed food to black dogs.

💙Flow , black dal into a river or ocean.

Sunday ruled by sun.

☀️Give Surya jal to early rising sun.

☀️Acknowledge your divinity & true essence.

☀️Feel gratitude for the energy of sun that gives everyone its light & love.

☀️Create something, laugh & have fun.

☀️Wear red . Feel gratitude for the masculine energies within you.

☀️Spend some quality time with your father or father like figures or our universal father - the sun god.

☀️Perform , theatre acting, center stage singer of your room , innovative and be an authority unto your own self. Choose a Nobel path.

☀️Eat jaggery .

☀️Flow wheat grains ,jaggery into ocean , rivers etc.

PS : whenever you flow these specific items into rivers or oceans , you are balancing off your negative energies.

Thus be grateful and pray to your source of faith or Deity Varun Dev ( god of water & much more ) for his help & love 💕

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अयोध्या में रामनवमी का भव्य उत्सव: सूर्य तिलक से आलोकित हुए रामलला, ड्रोन से सरयू जल की बौछार!

Ram Navami Ayodhya: अयोध्या में 6 अप्रैल 2025 को रामनवमी का पर्व ऐतिहासिक और भव्य अंदाज में मनाया गया। राम मंदिर में रामलला की प्रतिमा का सूर्य तिलक हुआ, जिसने हर भक्त के मन को आलोकित कर दिया। देश-विदेश से लाखों श्रद्धालु प्रभु राम के दर्शन के लिए रामनगरी पहुँचे, और इस खास मौके पर ड्रोन से सरयू नदी का पवित्र जल छिड़ककर उनका स्वागत क��या गया। यह दूसरा मौका था जब रामलला के नवनिर्मित मंदिर में सूर्य…

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Grand Aarti Held at Surya Mandir Ghat Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Devotees mesmerized by the grand aarti at Surya Mandir Ghat, similar to the famous Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The Sidhgora Surya Mandir Committee organized a grand aarti on Tuesday evening, inspired by the renowned Ganga Aarti of Varanasi, attracting a huge crowd despite heavy rainfall. JAMSHEDPUR – A grand aarti at Surya Mandir Ghat in Sidhgora, inspired by Varanasi’s Ganga Aarti, mesmerized…