Image title: Surya (with Danda and Pingala)

This bronze sculpture shows an image of Surya.—This magnificent image of Surya is shown on a chariot of horses. He is flanked by Danda and Pingala and surrounded by many attendants.

Surya can also be spelled as Sūrya (सूर्य).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu bronze sculpture (dhatu-kala) section.