Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 140
Photo 140 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam

Image title: Figure 139. Kamadeva
Description of the photo
This is a beautiful sculpture of the god of love in the Hindu Mythology�Madana. Kamadeva is represented as a young, handsome winged man with green skin who wields a bow and arrows.
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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