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In Hinduism, the 'Ādityas' are a group of solar deities, sons of Aditi and Kashyapa.

Contents

1 Vedas
2 Brahmanas
3 Vedanta and Puranic Hinduism
4 Reference

Vedas

In the Rigveda, they are seven deities of the heavens, headed by Varuna, followed by Mitra:

Varuna
Mitra
Aryaman
Bhaga
Daksha
Anśa
Sūrya (the Sun) or Savitr.

As a class of gods, the Rigvedic Ādityas were distinct from other groups such as the Maruts, the Rbhus or the view] • [ talk] • [ edit]

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