Iconography based on Shaivite narrative: photo 221
Photo 221 of 250 in Gallery: Iconography based on Shaivite narrative

Image title: Figure 221: Shiva saves the naga from the attacks of Garuda
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[original] Ś sauve les 岵 des attaques de Ҳḍa, toit de la niche no 15 du mur d’enceinte, face au nord, ٳ, ñܰ (cliché V. Gillet, 2008).
[transcription] Shiva saves the naga from the attacks of Garuda, roof of niche no. 15 of the surrounding wall, facing north, Kailasanatha, Kancipuram (photo V. Gillet, 2008).
Gallery information:
These plates originate from the book The Creation of an Iconography as based on Shaivite narrative (original title: �La création d'une iconographie sivaïte narrative�) which details the sculptures and construction temples of the Pallava dynasty (in the Tamil-speaking Southern India) near the end of the 7th century. Usually, such constructions were dedicated to Shiva having the walls adorned with representations of Siva in various embodiments: some benign, some fierce and sanguinary, others victorious and regal.
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