Image title: Figure 252. Sri Rama

A beautiful sculpture of Sri Rama, in Ayata Sthana, in Abhanga posture, holding arrow with the right and Kodanda bow with his left. We can see elaborate Abhusanam [Abhusana] on his body. A beautiful serene expression is captured on his face.Truly a marvellous sculpture.

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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.