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".
With the Hindu new year starting at the vernal equinox, the Rig Veda has over 50 hymns dedicated to the twins, who are some of the most important characters in the work. Aries was also known as "Aja" and "Mesha".