The Hindu Temple v2.c12.57

v2.c12.57

Sūrya's "glowing" body is covered by a coat of mail; it has dwindled into a strip underneath the ornaments of his chest and extends to the belt. He is seated with his feet locked in Padmāsana, a long cloth covers them to the heels. This costume indicates that the consuming power of Sūrya's body is covered. In earlier images (from Mathurā, etc.), the body of Sūrya is completely shrouded in a coat of mail, high boots and other accoutrements of the dress of Northerners who had brought this particular cult to India.