Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 295
Photo 295 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 288. Jambavan
Description of the photo
The above Pillar has three sculptures–of a horse rider, Krsna Lila with the Gopikas and the third one is of Jambavan the king of bears who was an advisor to Sugriva. He helped Rama find Sita and fight Ravana.
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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