
ORIGIN: Hindu (Vedic and Puranic)
TYPE: Sun god
INFORMATION: The original Vedic list of six descendants of the goddess Aditi or adityas, all of whom take the role of sun gods was, in later times, enlarged to twelve, including Vivasvan. One of his titles is "embodiment of ancestral law". His consort is Saranyu and he is identified as the father of Yama and Yami, as well as Manu and the Asvins. Also Vivasvat
COLOR: Golden
ATTRIBUTES: forest garland, two lotuses and trident.