Mitrotsavam

Mitrotsavam (Mitrolsavam, Mitra Ulsavam, Mitra Puja) is a Hindu festival worshipping the Sun God Mitra or Surya that has been celebrated since Vedic times. Mitra is a Vedic Devata, one of the guardians of Cosmic Order, along with Varuna. Rig Veda VIII. 25.8:.