Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 259
Photo 259 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 254. Sri Rama
Description of the photo
On the right side of Sita Devi is a small sculpture of Sri Rama. He is in Ayata Sthana, in Abhanga posture, his right hand is holding an arrow and his left hand is holding a bow.
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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