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The Sun Temple of Multan (in modern-day Pakistan) contained a revered statue of Surya. It was one of the focal points of Hindu-Muslim religious conflicts. [ 94 ] After 871 BCE, Multan (Panjab) was under the rule by Arab princes, who kept the Surya temple hostage and desecrated it, [ 95 ] in order to threaten its destruction if the Hindu Gurjara ...
The figures of Surya is in standing position with two arms holding lotuses and driven by seven horses. [1] It has some Persian influences. [3] The walls have 12 niches showing the different aspects of Surya in each month. Other figures include eight Dikpals, Vishwakarma, Varuna, Agni, Ganesha, and Saraswati. [citation needed]
Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), India.It dates back to the eighth century CE and was dedicated to Surya, the chief solar deity in Hinduism; Surya is also known by the Sanskrit-language synonym Martand (मार्तण्ड, Mārtaṇḍa).
The name Konark (Koṇarka) derives from the combination of the Sanskrit words Koṇa (corner or angle) and Arka (the sun). [9] The context of the term Kona is unclear, but probably refers to the southeast location of this temple either within a larger temple complex or in relation to other sun temples on the subcontinent. [12]
English: A 10th century basalt statue of Surya, Hindu sun God. The statue is from Bihar and is in display at the Indian Museum, Kolkata. Date: 3 January 2020, 15:02:18:
The temple's sanctum has a partially broken 2.1 metres (6.9 ft) tall statue of Surya riding a chariot of seven horses. He is shown standing, dressed in an armoured coat and boots, and holding lotus flowers. The door lintel of the sanctum also features three similar but smaller images of Surya. [6] [3]
English: The iconic sculpture of Surya, the Sun god, from the Hindu patheon, located at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India. Date 26 February 2019, 13:07:37
Sri Surya Pahar is located about 12 km southeast of Goalpara, about 132 km northwest of Guwahati, is a significant but relatively unknown archaeological site in Assam, India. [1] Goalpara is the nearest city from the site.