Image title: Figure 28. Lord Siva in Samabhanga

Lord Siva, Caturbhuja, standing in Samabhanga. Front right hand is in Abhaya, front left hand is in Uru Hasta, back right hand is holding an axe Parasu and the back left hand is holding a Mrga.

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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.