Image title: Gorakshanatha (Tirukalukunriam temple)

Fig.54: Gorakshanatha (Tirukalukunriam temple, near Chennai, Tamilnadu) in lalithasana. Unlike other sculptures, in this, tiger is facing left, while in all other sculptures it is facing. His matted hair is beautifully shown in the form of flaring flames, karnakundalas, deer horn as a medallion, yoga-patta holding the folded left leg tied to the waist; a langoti, anklets, a wallet on his shoulder are clearly depicted.

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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.