Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 503
Photo 503 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam

Image title: Figure 51. Lord Siva appearing as Kiratamurti
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Lord Siva appearing as Kiratamurti, the spilling of Amrtam and the
Siva Lingam constructed by Siva, Mahalingam as Adi Kumbesvarar
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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