Iconography based on Shaivite narrative: photo 150
Photo 150 of 250 in Gallery: Iconography based on Shaivite narrative
Image title: Figure 150: Brahma and other divine characters
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[original] Brahmā et autres personnages divins, rang supérieur, à la droite de Tripurāntakamūrti, cella no 6, façade ouest du sanctuaire, Kailāsanātha, Kāñcipuram (cliché V. Gillet, 2008)
[transcription] Brahma and other divine characters, upper row, to the right of Tripurantakamurti, cella no. 6 , west facade of the sanctuary, 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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