In Hinduism, the Asvins are the twin sons of Saranya, who is a goddess of the dawn and wife of either Surya or Vivasvat. This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... In Hinduism, Saranya is a goddess of the dawn and wife of either Surya or Vivasvat, with whom she is the mother of the Asvins, Manu, Yama and Yami. ... In Hinduism, Surya is the chief solar deity, son of Dyaush or Indra. ... In Hinduism, Vivasvat (also Visvakarma or Vivasvan) is a solar deity and the architect who built the cities and palaces of the gods, as well as a master craftsman and artisan. ...
They are the twins Nasatya (the inseperable, or the one without untruth), and Dasra (the miraculous), born of Understanding (Samjna), and both married to the daughter of the sun Surya.
Surya: Being young and athletic, the Asvins competed in a chariot race with the prize as Surya, the daughter of the sun, and won her as their wife.
Recognition Among the Gods: As the Asvins are low born, Indra did not want to let them partake of the ritual drink of the sacrifice, Soma, and would not even recognize their divinity.
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