Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 496
Photo 496 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 43. Kuncita Karana
Description of the photo
This figure is depicting Kuncita Karana of the Natya Sastra鈥搉o. 52鈥撯�淎 leg to be first in Ancita and the left hand is held on left side with palm facing upwards.鈥� Here right foot is on the floor and the left knee is on the floor which is somewhat like Parsvasuci of Abhinaya Darpana. 鈥淭he right hand is in Kuncita with the hand bent till the elbow is pointed.鈥� It is turned out and facing up and the left hand is stretched out and they seem to be holding the circle around.
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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