SURYA Bronze Kashmir 8th century Dimensions: Height 40 cm ; Wide 18 cm ; Depth 9 cm Weight: 4132 grams Standing Surya on a rectangular plinth with two female attendants on the side symbolizing Usha and Pratyush, the Goddesses of Dawn. The Hindu Sun God Surya is holding his two hands in front of his chest with palms facing to the front. With his left hand he is showing the karana mudra to ward off evil and sickness, while holding a rope or thread hanging down and lying on the two goddesses shoulders and held by them. Surya is wearing a high crown and the face is friendly.