Red, rosy. The dawn, personified as the charioteer of the sun. This is of later origin than the Vedic Ushas. He is said to be the son of Kasyapa an... more

According to Hindu mythology and Hindu scriptures, Aruna or Arun refers to the charioteer of the Sun, including the rising Sun. Aruna refers to the redness of the rising Sun, which is believed to have spiritual powers. He is believed to be a cripple (without thighs).