Iconography based on Shaivite narrative: photo 75
Photo 75 of 250 in Gallery: Iconography based on Shaivite narrative
Image title: Figure 75: Dancing Shiva
Description of the photo
[original] Śiva dansant du Type-du-pied-au-genou, niche no 46 du mur d’enceinte, face au sud, Kailāsanātha, Kāñcipuram (cliché V. Gillet, 2008)
[transcription] Dancing Shiva of the Foot-to-Knee Type, niche no. 46 of the surrounding wall, facing south, 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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