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Vivasvat

In Hinduism, Vivasvat is a solar deity and the architect who built the cities and palaces of the gods, as well as a master craftsman and artisan. He is married to Saranya and father of the Asvins, Manu, Yama and Yami.

Alternative: Visvakarma, Vivasvan

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