Surya is the mythological father of many notable sons, including Manu (progenitor of the human race), Yama (god of the dead), the Ashvins (twin physicians to the gods), Karna (a great warrior in the Mahabharata), and Sugriva (king of the monkeys in the Ramayana).
Chaya had two sons by Surya-Sawarni Manu (the eighth Manu, the next) and Sani (the god of the planet Saturn), and two daughters-Tapti and Vishti. Batara Surya also had a son, Rewanta, or Raiwata, from Ragyi. Interestingly, Surya's two sons – Sani and Yama – are responsible for judging humans' lives, after death.
Surya was born as the son of Sage Kashyapa and Aditi, and was one of the Adityas. He got married to Sanjana (sometimes called Saranya), the daughter of Vishwakarma. But his wife could not tolerate the heat coming from him and went back to her father's home after creating her shadow called Chaya to take her place.
The Sun is known in Hindu mythology by twelve names: Mitra, Ravi, Surya, Bhanu, Kha, Pusha, Hiranyagarbha, Marichin, Aditya, Savitr, Arka and Bhaskara. 2. Suryanamaskar or the sun salutation exercise in Yoga has twelve postures dedicated to each one of these forms.
Surya mistakes Chhaya for Sanjna and fathers three children on her. Chhaya gives birth to Shani, Savarni Manu and Tapti. However, Chhaya became partial to her own children and ignored those of Sanjna.
This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Dadhichi and his wife, Swarcha. However, he lost his parent's son after his birth. He was raised by his aunt Dadhimati. As he grew up and learnt about the cause of his father's death, Piplaad cursed Shani Dev (Saturn).
During penance, due to hunger-thirst, sun and heat, it also affected Shani, who was in the womb of the shadow, and his complexion became black. When Shani Dev was born, seeing his complexion, Sun God doubted Chhaya and insulted him and said that this cannot be my son.
Thus, Kunti used the boon granted to her by Sage Durvasa (which she had used to bear Karna) to bear three sons—Yudhishthira by Dharmaraja - god of Justice; Bhima by Vayu - god of wind, and Arjuna by Indra - the king of Svarga (Heaven).
Shani Dev was born to Surya Dev (or The Sun God) and Goddess Chhaya (or Goddess Shade), Shani Deva is known as the elder brother to the God of the Underworld- Lord Yama.
None can be stronger than Brahma, Vishnu, Maheswara trio. So, the answer to the question that Indra being the strongest is never 'Yes'. Now, many tend to compare these gods' patents by the prowess of their sons i.e. Surya'sson Karna, Indra's son Arjuna in many cases.
Surya dev is an ansh of Vishnu. The Hindu supreme god Brahman is made of seven gods. The last two are sons of Surya Deva. The seven gods symbolize the seven horses that pull the chariot of Sun god.
In anger, Ravana broke one leg of Shandev and held him captive and put him in his prison. When Hanuman ji reached the Ashok Vatika near Goddess Sita with the message of Lord Rama, he freed Shanidev and threw him away in the sky.
Saturn is Shiva. Saturn is Transcendence. And, Saturn will lead us to the natural fulfillment and satisfaction of our lives. For many, Saturn is one of their most important of all, interior parts of their inner lives.
However, Lord Hanuman reached the place when he was searching for Maata Sita in Lanka after she was kidnapped by Ravana. It was then Lord Hanuman rescued Shani Dev from Ravana. As a thank you gesture, Shani Dev gave a boon to Lord Hanuman that the effect of Shani's inauspiciousness will never affect him in any way.
Both Bhadra mata and Yamuna mata are wife of Lord Krishna. Why could Sridevi not find a better looking husband? Why was Ganesh married to two girls, Riddhi and Siddhi?
Lord Sri Krishna was present near the bank of yamuna river at that time. He observed the situation of yamuna and defeated kaliya. Then, sacred love bloomed between them. Later, Goddess Yamuna got married to Lord Sri Krishna.
The name Surya is boy's name of Hindi origin meaning "sun god". Graceful Indian choice that may sound feminine to the Western ear but is in fact the name of a male god.
The Sun has been called by many names. The Latin word for Sun is “sol,” which is the main adjective for all things Sun-related: solar. Helios, the Sun god in ancient Greek mythology, lends his name to many Sun-related terms as well, such as heliosphere and helioseismology.
