Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 198
Photo 198 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 196. Caturbhuja Narayana
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On top is the figure of Caturbhuja Narayana. Main right hand in Abhaya, main left hand in Uru Hasta, back right and left holding Cakra and Sankha.
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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