Image title: Figure 299. Rama and Sita Kalyanam [Kalyana]

The main sculpture is of Rama and Sita Kalyanam [Kalyana]. Sri Rama is in Ayata Sthana, in Abhanga posture, right hand in Varada and left hand holding Sita’s hand. Sita Devi is standing Avahittha Sthana, her right hand is in Lata and her left hand is holding a Padma.

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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.