Sun is worshipped as Surya. Worship of Surya is incorporated in Hinduism since ancient times (e.g. engraved Sun motifs found in some of the rock cut caves in India), and primitive gods like Surya, Agni, and Prithvi are common for both India and Greek prior to the Indus Valley Civilization. Temples like Mudera in Gujarat and Konark in Orissa are very popular for Sun worship in India. Surya also is worshipped as Aditya (Adinath) and Martand Bhairav in Goa. Adinath temple at Usgao and a sculpture of Martand Bhairav acquired from Usgao and displayed in Goa State Museum are the best examples for Surya worship in Goa. The available temple and sculptures of Surya at Cudne, which is nearer to rock cut caves at Harvalim, and appearance of one line inscription 'Sambalur vasi Ravi' on disc shape linga in Harvalem caves also support the veneration of Surya in this region. Depiction of Sun motif in Sanguem cave and a broken image acquired from Margao and displayed in Goa State Museum and a Surya sculpture acquired from Diwadi and displayed inOld Goa Museum also support the strong veneration of Sun God in Goa. The architectural features of the shrines of Surya are similar to the temples of other Gods in Goa.
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