Sun

Surya, the Sun God, is the foremost of the Navagraha. The Sun represents the self and possesses masculine energy. He is depicted with four hands holding a lotus, conch, chakra, and mace, riding a chariot driven by seven horses representing the rainbow colors and seven chakras. The Sun takes one month to traverse each zodiac sign, completing the full cycle in one year.

Known by names like Mitra, Ravi, Bhanu, Aditya, and Arka, the Sun is called Ajan (self-created). The seven horses of his chariot represent the seven days of the week and the seven chakra centers in the subtle body.