Because the Hindu new year began with the vernal equinox, the Rig Veda contains over 50 new-year's related hymns to the twins, making them some of the most prominent characters in the work. Aries itself was known as "Aja" and "Mesha".
The Hindu new year began with the vernal equinox, leading to the Rig Veda containing over 50 hymns related to the new year and the twins, making them some of the most prominent figures in the text. Aries was also called "Aja" and "Mesha".