Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 343
Photo 343 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 332. Sugriva
Description of the photo
This pillar has a huge sculpture of Sugriva who is standing in Ayata Sthana with hands in Anjali, showing Abhanga.
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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