Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam: photo 461
Photo 461 of 640 in Gallery: Sculptures in temples in Kumbakonam
Image title: Figure 9. Yali鈥攚ith dragon face and animal body
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The above sculpture shows Yali鈥搘hich are bracket figures with dragon face and animal body. These figures occupy the pillars in many temples.
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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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