Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 333
Photo 333 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 322. Krsna Lila
Description of the photo
This is a beautiful sculpture depicting °°ù²õ²Ô²¹³¢¾±±ô²¹â€�Gopika Vastraharanam [Vastraharana]. Krsna is on top of a tree holding the clothes of the Gopikas which he has stolen. The Gopikas are begging Krsna to give back the clothes.
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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