Lord Surya

Requirement: Modest and decent attire is expected, as is common in most major Hindu temples.
For Men: Shirt and trousers, dhoti, or pajamas with an upper cloth are generally accepted.
For Women: Saree, half-saree with a blouse, or Salwar Kameez/Chudidhar with an upper cloth (dupatta) is preferred.
Not Allowed: Shorts, mini-skirts, sleeveless tops, and short-length T-shirts are generally not permitted.

Deity and Incarnation: He is widely worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right by many traditions.

Attributes: He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love. The name “Krishna” often means “black,” “dark,” or “all-attractive.”

Birth and Early Life:

He was born in Mathura, India, to Devaki and Vasudeva.
A prophecy foretold that Devaki’s eighth son would kill her brother, the wicked king Kamsa, who then imprisoned them.
Krishna was smuggled out of the prison and raised by his foster parents, Nanda and Yashoda, in the cowherd village of Gokul/Vrindavan.
His childhood stories often depict him as a mischievous child, such as the “butter thief” (Makhan Chor), and as the enchanting cowherd youth playing the flute.

Major Role in Epics and Philosophy

He is a central figure in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where he serves as a counselor, diplomat, and warrior.
He is the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text that contains his teachings on duty (dharma), the nature of reality, and the path to liberation through devotion (bhakti yoga).
He eventually returned to Mathura, killed Kamsa, and established his kingdom in Dvaraka (modern Dwarka, Gujarat).

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