Image title: Figure 44. Lord Siva holding a Trisula

This is Lord Siva holding a Trisula with his front hands. Back hands are not clear.

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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.