Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu: photo 12
Photo 12 of 223 in Gallery: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu
Image title: Kurmanatha (Jalakanteshvara temple)
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Fig. 5 to 13, are depicted on two pillars on either side of the (mukhamandapa) of the Jalakanteshvara temple in Kalasipaliayam, near Bangalore in Karnataka, datable to late or post Vijayanagara period 16th –17th century.
Fig.12: Kurmanatha (Kurma Natha) on a tortoise. His right leg is folded resting on the tortoise. His right hand is resting on his right leg. He is folded and resting his left hand on his left leg knee. Rings on his both wrists, cross bands on his chest, a loin cloth (langoti) and karnakundalas are clearly depicted.
Gallery information:
The Siddha/Natha tradition symbolize the most comprehensive understanding and application of the theoretical and methodological tenets of Tantric philosophy. There are many Siddha-centres all over the Tamilnadu. The temples in Tamil-Nadu contain the sculptures depicting the Tantric rites and the images of the venerated Siddhas in it.
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