Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 448
Photo 448 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 437. Urdhvajanu
Description of the photo
The above [432-437] are dance sculptures around the Garbha Graham [Graha] of Cakratalvar.
But these sculptures are not clear enough for analysis.
Gallery information:
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.
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