Figure 288. Jambavan

Image title: Figure 288. Jambavan

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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.

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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.

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