Image title: Figure 51. Lord Siva appearing as Kiratamurti

Lord Siva appearing as Kiratamurti, the spilling of Amrtam and the

Siva Lingam constructed by Siva, Mahalingam as Adi Kumbesvarar

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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.