Iconography based on Shaivite narrative: photo 72
Photo 72 of 250 in Gallery: Iconography based on Shaivite narrative
Image title: Figure 72: Dancing Shiva
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[original] Śiva dansant, intérieur du porche d’entrée, sanctuaire de Mahendravarman III, Kailāsanātha, Kāñcipuram (cliché V. Gillet, 2005)
[transcription] Dancing Shiva, interior of the entrance porch, sanctuary of Mahendravarman III, Kailasanatha, Kancipuram (photo V. Gillet, 2005)
Gallery information:
These plates originate from the book The Creation of an Iconography as based on Shaivite narrative (original title: “La création d'une iconographie sivaïte narrative”) which details the sculptures and construction temples of the Pallava dynasty (in the Tamil-speaking Southern India) near the end of the 7th century. Usually, such constructions were dedicated to Shiva having the walls adorned with representations of Siva in various embodiments: some benign, some fierce and sanguinary, others victorious and regal.
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