Surya, the Sun God
This sandstone panel depicts Surya, the revered Vedic sun god, symbolizing light, energy, and time. Adorned with a Karanda Mukuta (crown), earrings, and intricate ornaments, Surya holds lotus flowers, representing purity and life. At the center, his charioteer, Aruna, guides a seven-horse chariot, signifying the days of the week, with a serpent-shaped rein connecting them to a single wheel. Worshipped in various forms like Savitr and Pushan, Surya embodies vitality and cosmic order. This exquisite sculpture showcases the artistic brilliance and spiritual depth of early medieval Indian art.
Object information could be updated as new research findings emerge.
DIMENSIONS/ SIZE
92 x 40 x 12 cm
COLLECTION THEME ( OUT OF THE 5 )
Art
GALLERY
Gallery D
OBJECT TYPE
Sculpture
REGION
Ranchi, Jharkhand
ACCESSION NO. / MUSEUM ID NO.
Arch. 88
TIME PERIOD
11th Century CE
MATERIAL
Bihar
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