Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 332
Photo 332 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 321. Caturbhuja Narayana
Description of the photo
This is the sculpture of Caturbhuja Narayana seated in Sukhasana. His right hand is in Abhaya, his left hand is in Sandamsa, his back hands are holding Cakra and Sankha.
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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