# Movements of the Sun

The sun is not stationary, but rather rotates on the sun-god’s chariot which is drawn by seven horses. Its movements determine the duration of night and day. When moving northwards above the equator, the sun moves slowly during the day and quickly at night, thus creating a longer daytime and shorter nighttime. The opposite is true when the sun travels south of the equator. 60,000 sages, the Valikhilyas, worship the sun-god with beautiful prayers.


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