Image title: Figure 63. Gajalaksmi

In this temple there is also Sri Padaivetti Mariamman. She is sitting outside as Gajalaksmi with 2 lotuses in her hands. But inside she has many hands holding Khadga (left), Khetaka (right), Pasa (left), Ankusa (right), a Kapala, Sankha (left) and Cakra (right).

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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.