In two later hymns, Dadhikrā is praised alongside Agni, Ushas and the Asvins, whose solar imagery he shares. Jamison and Brereton remark that "Though it is not entirely clear why Dadhikrā is so strongly associated with the dawn, it may be significant that the priestly gifts are distributed at the dawn ritual and horses are among the most prized of these gifts."
In two more hymns, Dadhikrā is celebrated alongside Agni, Ushas, and the Asvins, who share similar solar imagery. Jamison and Brereton suggest that "Despite it being unclear why Dadhikrā is so closely associated with dawn, it might be noteworthy that priestly gifts are given at the dawn ceremony and horses are among the most esteemed of these offerings."