Surrounded by dazzling rays, the sun is an electrifying presence. It represents the Indian deity Surya, god of the sun; his father is Indra the sky god, and his wife is Chaya the goddess of dawn. Devendra Kumar Jha creates a dramatic painting in the ancient Madhubani style, using natural colors on handmade paper. As each painting is an individual creation of folk art, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.