Temples of Munnur (Historical Study)
by R. Muthuraman | 2016 | 67,784 words
This essay represents a historical study of the Temples in and around Munnur, situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka (India). Munnur is regarded as an important religious city for the followers of both Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The ancient history of Munnur traces to the reign of the Chola, from whom the city derives it's ...
Images of Chakrathalvar
Chaktrathalvar image found in this temple is in a medallion form i.e., circular in execution. He is shown in standing posture, attributed with 18 arms, two of which holds lotus in his hands. His remaining arms hold weapons to reveal the valourous quality of the divinity. He is an attendant deity of Lord Mahavishnu, wears head gear, hara, kankana, keyura, katibandha, and lower garment. As the lower portion of the relief image is found planted such features are not visible. This image also belongs to the Chola period.[1]