Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 437
Photo 437 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 426. Hanuman
Description of the photo
Hanuman praying to Vijayavalli Tayar with hands folded in Puspaputa in front of the chest. His eyes are closed. This is an Abhanga posture.
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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