Image title: Figure 86. A female figure

These two figures of women were also around the Garbha Graha Prakaram. The other lady is also in Ayata Sthana. Her right hand is in Varada (damaged) and her left hand is in Uru Hasta. Interesting to note are their slim figures, sharp features and the huge buns on their head.

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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.