Mārtanda
eighth and last of the Vedic solar deities known as Adityas in Hinduism
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Mārtanda
Summary
Mārtanda is a solar deity[1]. He draws 101 Wikipedia views per month (solar_deity category, ranking #17 of 18).[2]
Key Facts
- Mārtanda's father was Kashyapa[3].
- Mārtanda's mother was Aditi[4].
- Mārtanda is recorded as male[5].
- Mārtanda's instance of is recorded as solar deity[6].
- Mārtanda's instance of is recorded as Hindu deity[7].
- Mārtanda's said to be the same as is recorded as Surya[8].
- Mārtanda's worshipped by is recorded as Hindu mythology[9].
- Mārtanda's domain of saint or deity is recorded as Sun[10].
- Mārtanda's sibling is recorded as Ādityas[11].
Body
Origins and Family
Mārtanda's father was Kashyapa[3]. His mother was Aditi[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mārtanda include Martand Sun Temple[12], a Hindu temple[13], in India[14].
Why It Matters
Mārtanda draws 101 Wikipedia views per month (solar_deity category, ranking #17 of 18).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15]
Entities named for him include Martand Sun Temple[12], a Hindu temple[13], in India[14].
FAQs
Who were Mārtanda's parents?
Mārtanda's father was Kashyapa[3]. Mārtanda's mother was Aditi[4].