Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 157
Photo 157 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 156. Lady riding a swan
Description of the photo
On this side of the pillar is the figure of a lady riding a swan. On her right is Vennai Krsna -little Krsna holding butter.
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.
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