Culture
The Cleveland Surya & Its Kulu Connection
The magnificent image of Surya in the Cleveland Museum of Art depicts the sun god standing straight in samapada-sthanaka (समपाद-स्थानक) posture and wearing udicya-vesa (उदीच्य-वेश), or the northern dress, which includes a long tunic and high boots. He is holding lotuses in his hands. The exquisite and richly embroidered tunic Read more…