A Composite Surya, Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma Image

A Composite Surya, Vishnu,  Shiva and Brahma Image

13th  Century  AD, Kota  Museum

    
       Generally  each God is shown separately.  But here the sculptor has has given the attributes  of each God to a single figure.  Thus, the figure holds two lotus--Surya; He holds a conch shell--Lord Vishnu; He holds a trident --Lord Shiva;  He holds a water jar--Lord Brahma. It is a unique piece of art.