Image title: Figure 209. Gajendra Moksa

The sculpture on top of the pillar is of Gajendra Moksa. Lord Visnu is Caturbhujam [Caturbhuja]–back right and left hands are holding Cakra and Sankha. Main right hand is in Abhaya and main left hand is blessing Gajendra. Towards the left is a Rsi who is praying.

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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.