Surya, the Sun God

First Online: March 16, 2007
Page Last Updated: February 20, 2013

Surya or the Sun is one of the primary deities of Hinduism since the Vedic period. The most supreme of Hindu prayers, the Gayatri is a prayer to the Brilliance of Sun.

Here is a collection of pictures depicting Sun God in Indian Art

Surya in Indian Art

R. Seshasastry/

Surya the Sun God
Sculpture from Alampur in Andra Pradesh. Circa 10th century A.D.

K.L. Kamat/

Surya the Sun God
A sculpture from Karnataka

K.L. Kamat/

The Portrait of Sun (Surya)
Madhubani Painting, North India

K.L. Kamat/

A Farmer Family Offering Prayers to Sun God
Relief from Shantinikentan campus

See Also:

• Path of Devotion -- Explore the Bhakti movement in India including the important proponents. A supplemental photo exhibition shows devout Indians at worship. 

• Hinduism Potpourri -- Hindu arts, and culture at Kamat's Potpourri