Iconography based on Shaivite narrative: photo 65
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Image title: Figure 65: Shiva cuts one of the heads of Brahma
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[original] Åš¾±±¹²¹ coupe l’une des têtes de µþ°ù²¹³ó³¾Äå, niche no 15 du mur d’enceinte, face au nord, °²¹¾±±ôÄå²õ²¹²ÔÄå³Ù³ó²¹, °Äåñ³¦¾±±è³Ü°ù²¹³¾ (cliché V. Gillet, 2008)
[transcription] Shiva cuts one of the heads of Brahma, niche no. 15 of the surrounding wall, facing north, Kailasanatha, Kancipuram (photo V. Gillet, 2008)
Gallery information:
These plates originate from the book The Creation of an Iconography as based on Shaivite narrative (original title: �La création d'une iconographie sivaïte narrative�) which details the sculptures and construction temples of the Pallava dynasty (in the Tamil-speaking Southern India) near the end of the 7th century. Usually, such constructions were dedicated to Shiva having the walls adorned with representations of Siva in various embodiments: some benign, some fierce and sanguinary, others victorious and regal.
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