Ashvins (अश्विनीकुमार)

Ashvins is the divine twin horsemen of the Vedas, associated especially with healing, rescue and the dawn, with traditions that emphasise healing, rescue, youth, movement and renewal. Images of Ashvins are commonly recognised through twin horsemen, chariot and dawn imagery. The name is also encountered as Ashwini Kumaras, Nasatyas. Some details change across sectarian, regional and temple traditions, which is important when writing an accurate overview. A useful treatment should separate mythology, theology and living practice: first outline the deity’s identity and principal narratives, then explain iconography and devotional significance, and finally note contemporary worship, festivals, temples and household customs where they are genuinely relevant.