Surya, the Sun God

First Online: March 16,2007
Page Last Updated: June 16,2008

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

Kamat's Potpourri

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

Kamat's Potpourri

Surya the Sun God
A sculpture from Karnataka

Kamat's Potpourri

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

Kamat's Potpourri

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