 In contrast, the Vishnudharmottara, another Hindu text on architecture, states Surya iconography should show him with four hands, with flowers in two hands, a staff in third, and in fourth he should be shown to be holding writing equipment (Kundi palm leaf and pen symbolizing knowledge).His chariot driver in both books is stated to be Aruṇa who is seated.Two females typically flank him, who represent the dawn goddesses named Usha and Pratyusha.