In India I found a race of mortals living upon the Earth. This temple was dedicated to Surya - the sun god Surya was referred to, in Vedic literature as the creator who himself revolves causing existence.
Astronomy is one area which has fascinated all mankind from the beginnings of history.
B.C. Vedic Aryans in fact deified the Sun, Stars and Comets. The planets Shani, i.e. Saturn and Mangal i.e. Mars were considered inauspicious. The Janmakundali was a complex mixture of science and dogma. But the concept was born out of astronomical observations and perception based on astronomical phenomenon. In ancient times personalities like Aryabhatta and Varahamihira were associated with Indian astronomy.