Surya
deity sky Hinduism single tradition · 1
Surya is the Hindu sun god, represented by a famous statue in tunic and boots discovered near Kabul and dated to the 7th‑8th century CE under the Turk Shahis. The statue is contemporary with the Gardez Ganesha and reflects the flourishing of Brahmanism during a period dominated by Buddhist patronage. It was found at the Khair Khaneh temple complex, itself dated to 608‑630 CE.
When
- Attested period
- 600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Statue dated to the 7th‑8th century CE, linked to Turk Shahis artistic patronage.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ganesha
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The statue of Ganesha is also considered contemporary to the famous Hindu statue of Surya in tunic and boots discovered in Khair Khaneh near Kabul, also attributed to the Turk Shahis in the 7-8th century CE.”
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