Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 436
Photo 436 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 425. Garudan
Description of the photo
This is a beautiful sculpture of Garudan. His expression is beautifully captured. He is standing in Samapada Sthana, hands are folded in Anjali Hasta. The wings of Garudan are shown beautifully behind him.
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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