philamuseum:In many cultures the sun is considered an incredibly powerful entity. Surya, the Hindu
philamuseum: In many cultures the sun is considered an incredibly powerful entity. Surya, the Hindu solar deity, is depicted here holding open lotus blossoms: flowers that bloom in the light of the sun and close in darkness. “Surya, the Sun God,” c. 12th century, West Bengal, India or Bangladesh -- source link