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According to the Inca mythology, Inti was the sun god, as well a patron deity of Tahuantinsuyu. His exact origin is not known. The most common story says he is the son of Viracocha, the god of civilization.

Worship

Because the Inca religion was based around nature, the sun was perhaps the most important aspect of life because it provided warmth and light. Inti therefore is also known as the Giver of Life. He was worshipped mostly by farmers who relied on the sun to receive good harvests. Although he was the second most revered deity after Viracocha, he received the greatest number of offerings. The Sapa Inca, as ruler of the people, claimed divine heritage and direct descent from the Sun.

Legends and History

He and his wife, Pachamama, the Earth goddess, were generally considered benevolent deities. Mama Quilla, his sister and the moon goddess, is also considered his wife.

According to an ancient myth, Inti taught his son Manco Capac and his daughter Mama Ocllo the arts of civilization and they were sent to earth to pass this knowledge to mankind. Another legend however states Manco Capac was the son of Viracocha.

Inti ordered his children to build the Inca capital where a divine golden wedge they carried with them, would fall to the ground. Incas believed this happened in the city of Cuzco. The Inca ruler was considered to be the living representative of Inti.

Willaq Umu was the High Priest of the Sun (Inti).the Inca's believed that tuhe sapa inca was the living son of inti the son god. His position placed him as the second most powerful pearson in the kingdom. He was directly underneath the Sapa Inca, and they were often brothers.

Inti was also known as Apu Punchau, which means "leader [of the] daytime". Inti is represented as a golden disc with a human face. A great golden disk representing Inti was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1571 and was sent to the Pope via Spain. It has since been lost.

Inti Raymi

The festival of Inti Raymi, which honors the sun-god, now attracts thousands of tourists each year to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire.

The festival of Inti was held during the winter solstice, which was around June 24 in the Incan Empire. The festival was held in Cuzco and was attended by the four sectors of Tahuantinsuyu. In Quechua, Inti Raimi, means "resurrection of the sun" or "the way/path of the sun." Military captains, government officials, and the vassals who attended were dressed in their best costumes, and carried their best weapons and instruments.

Preparation for the festival of Inti Raymi began with a fast of three days, where also during those days there was no fire lit and the people refrained from sexual intercourse. This festival itself would last nine days, and during this time the people consumed massive amounts of food and drink. There were many sacrifices as well which were all performed on the first day. After the nine days everyone would leave with the permission of the Inca back to their states.

INTIMA

INTIMA, the INTI student government body, means Innermost in the Sanskrit language. Precisely, all students' essence will be discovered and developed in the process of having fun at INTI with various clubs and societies. Each year, the INTIMA Ex-co members are elected to serve for one term. The current INTIMA is at its 12th term. Under the 12th INTIMA, the Ex-co's are, President - Calvin Chung Kar Wah, Vice President of Admin - Chong Joan-Lynn, Vice President of Activities - Hafiz, Secretary - Karampal, Assistant Secretary - Lau Waye Young, Treasurer - Wooi Wei Ken, Assistant Treasurer - Chong Pei Yheng, Auditor 1 - Justin Joel Thomas, Auditor 2 - Mishal, Public Relation Officer 1 (PRO) - Clara Tan, PRO 2 - Jason Ng, PRO 3 - Delia Lee.

The general objectives of INTIMA is to protect the welfare, rights and privileges of all INTI students, to be the liaison between the INTI students and INTI management, to encourage students from all background and programs to harnest interest and participate in college activities, to coordinate the activities of all the Affiliates (Clubs) to ensure that there is no conflict of interest between these Affiliates.