Image title: Figure 315. Rama and Hanuman

This sculpture depicts the scene from Ramayana where Rama gives his ring to Hanuman and asks him to cross the ocean and go in search of Sita and instructs that in case he finds her he should hand over the ring to her as a proof of Rama’s search for her. Truly a marvellous sculpture.

Gallery information:

Kumbakonam is considered as one of the holiest places in Tamil Nadu and is known for its temples and Mathas (monasteries which were centres of Brahmanical learning). These photographs depict the connection between the sculptures in the temples and Natya Shastra and related texts dealing with iconography.