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  • proper noun Hinduism A solar deity (Deva) and one of the Adityas. He is sometimes identified with, and at other times distinguished from, the chief Sun deity Surya.

Etymologies

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Sanskrit सवितृ (savitṛ, "stimulator, rouser, vivifier").

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  • One of the sun gods.

    November 27, 2011