Iconography based on Shaivite narrative: photo 225
Photo 225 of 250 in Gallery: Iconography based on Shaivite narrative
Image title: Figure 225: Terrible goddess
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[original] Déesse terrible, entre les niches no 22 et 23 du mur d’enceinte, face au nord, Kailāsanātha, Kāñcipuram (cliché V. Gillet, 2008)
[transcription] Terrible goddess, between niches no. 22 and 23 of the surrounding wall, facing north, Kailasanatha, Kancipuram (photo V. Gillet, 2008)
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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