Sun-icons

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Published Oct 1, 2016
DOI https://doi.org/10.22445/avsp.v4i1.4392

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Anuradha Vinayak
Associate Professor and Head Department of Ancient History and Archaeology B.S.N.V. P.G. College, Lucknow-226001, U.P., India

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The evidence of icon worship is found in the ancient oldest Imown civilization of Indus valley. In India, prayers in natures form of Surya in ten Suktas in Rig-Veda. Sculptures of Surya started in second century A.D. and developed significantly in Gupta Period. Skanda-Puran has mentioned about 68 Temples of Sun in different parts of country. On the basis of architecture Sun Icon found in different parts of the country. All Icons have special significance.

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Vinayak A. Sun-icons. ANSDN [Internet]. 1Oct.2016 [cited 4Aug.2025];4(01):107-10. Available from: https://anushandhan.in/index.php/ANSDHN/article/view/1333
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Vol 4 No 01 (2016): Anusandhan Vigyan Shodh Patrika
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Review Article