Pushan is the solar god who is also known as the Hindu god of meeting. Pushan also known as Puchan is the Hindu god of meeting. Puchan was responsible for marriages, journeys, roads, and the feeding of cattle.

Pushan is a protector and multiplier of cattle and of human possessions in general. As a cowherd, Pushan carries an ox-goad, and he is drawn by goats. He was a supportive guide, a `good` god, leading his adherents towards rich pastures and wealth. He carried a golden lance, a symbol of activity.

In character, Pushan is a solar deity, beholds the entire universe, and is a guide on roads and journeys, and to the other world. He is called the over of his sister Surya. He assists in the revolutions of day and night and shares with Soma the guardianship of living creatures. He is invoked along with the most various deities, but most frequently with Indra.

Pushan is the lord of all things moving and stationary. He is the inspirer of the soul, an unconquerable protector and defender, and is being sought to give increase of wealth. He is said to regard and to observe clearly and at once all creatures. Pushan is not only the tutelary god of travelers but also, like Savitri and Agni conducts departed spirits on their way to the other world.

Many hymns are addressed to Pushan. Pushan is praised in eight hymns in the Rig veda. Some of these hymns or songs appeal to him to guard livestock and find lost livestock. His chariot is pulled by goats. Sometimes he is described as driving the Sun in its course across the sky. His name is Sanskrit for he who causes people to thrive. He seems to represent the sun as a guardian of flocks and herds.

The single or detached verses of other hymns in which Pushan is mentioned are numerous. He is mentioned as abounding in wealth, as bringing blessings, as most bountiful, distinguished by all divine attributes. Pushan is related with Savitri, and is described as moving onward under his impulse, and as knowing and perceiving all creatures. In some other hymns Pushan is connected with the marriage ceremonial, being besought to take the bride`s hand and lead her away, and to bless her in her conjugal relation.

In the Hindu mythology, Pushan is describing as one of the twelve Aditi`s sons. Aditi`s twelve sons as narrated in Purana`s are Surya, Aryama, Pushan, Tvashta, Savita, Bhaga, Dhata, Vidhata, Varuna, Mitra, Indra, and Lord Vamana.