Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 sarangapani vishnu temple entrance gopuram statues sampler of smaller statues around two larger dwarapalaka statues a small selection of the plus hundred figurines on the tower weather wear and tear have damaged t
Chandesanugraha murti blessing chandesa northern niche of the central shrine brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Statue of lord vishnu on the outside wall of the gangaikunda temple
Ganesha on the left side of the entrance to the mahamandapa brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from east
It is one among the three major shrines of lord vishnu
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple an open sided hall or walkway leads to the inner sanctum statue of lion which is the goddess durga in her sakthi appearance the divine feminine creative power however the fierce looking an
Carved panel depicting women dancing to music airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam tamil nadu india
Carving details on outer wall of airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam hindu shiva temple of tamil architecture built by rajaraja chola ii 12th century ce
Motifs on balustrades northern entrance to the nataraja mandapa airavatesvara temple complex darasuram tamil nadu india
Carved staircase on the inner wall of airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam
Kumbakonam india october 13 2013 the kumbam the apex on top of the kumbeswarar temple gopuram shows a row of pastel colored statues the bigger images are dwarapalakas gate keepers
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple statue composition on gopuram dhakshinamoorthy lord shiva as supreme teacher here with the dwarf apasmara representing ignorance under his foot
Colorful idols on the gopuram sarangapani temple kumbakonam tamil nadu india it is one among the three major shrines of lord vishnu renovated during the period of nayaka kingdom of 16th century
Goddess sarsvati seated on a lotus northern niche of the central shrine brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu state of india
Kumbakonam india october 13 2013 kumbeswarar temple gopuram lingothbawar shiva popping out of the shivalingam to his left is the three headed brahma and to his right is the blue vishnu
Sculpture depicting woman in a yogic pose airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam tamil nadu india
Carvings showing different poses of gymnastic shown by females keeping their head at the centre and legs interwoven airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Nandi bull at the entrance to the mahamandapa brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from east
An ancient hindu temple in southern india
Womens dancing to music motifs on the plinth airavatesvara temple complex darasuram tamil nadu india
Bhima rescuing draupadi motifs on the plinth airavatesvara temple complex darasuram tamil nadu india
Lingodbhava niches on the west wall airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from west
Niches on the southern wall of the mukhamandapa brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from south
Kumbakonam india october 13 2013 top half gopuram of the kumbeswarar temple against blue sky rows above rows of pastel colored statues crowned by the kumbam the apex
Bull and elephant figures on balustrades northern entrance to the nataraja mandapa airavatesvara temple complex darasuram tamil nadu india
It is one among the three major shrines of lord vishnu
Niches and kumbhapanjaras southern wall airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from south
Dwarapala on the left side of the entrance to the mukhamandapa brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from east
Vishnu with his consorts niche on the western wall brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Sapta matrika or seven mothers nataraja mandapa airavatesvara temple complex darasuram tamil nadu india this mandapa is a museum now
Agni the fire god first niche at the base of agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Degraded lord murugan shrine along the road it is the peacock behind him that gives his name away
Panel depicting story of sundara northern wall of mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Koshta image of lingodbhava or shiva emerging from a linga west wall of the vimana airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam tamil nadu india
Deities southern niche of shrine wall airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india from left yama ganesha bhikshatana murti
Carved gopuram of airavatesvara temple darasuram hindu shiva temple of tamil architecture built by rajaraja chola ii in the 12th century ce unesco world heritage site
A blackened statue half covered with a white sheet stands against the wall of the gangaikunda temple the historic chola sanctuary
Carved idol on the inner wall of airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam hindu shiva temple of tamil architecture built by rajaraja chola ii 12th century ce unesco world heritage site
Vayu lord of winds fifth niche at the base of agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Galloping horses near flights of steps agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from east
Walls with yeli pillars deivanayaki amman shrine adjacent to airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Brahma with his two consorts sarsvati and savitri niche on the northern wall brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Shiva temple of tamil architecture built by rajaraja chola ii in 12th century ce it is among a cluster of eighteen medieval era large hindu temples from kumbakonam area
Balustrade decoration of yeli riders deivanayaki amman shrine adjacent to airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Elephant near flights of steps agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from south
Carvings on gopura deivanayaki amman shrine adjacent to airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from west
Carvings on gopura deivanayaki amman shrine adjacent to airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from west
Balustrade carved elephant and shiva s chariot at entrance to airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam tamil nadu india built by chola king rajaraja ii between 1146 and 1172 ad
Motifs on balustrades northern entrance to the nataraja mandapa airavatesvara temple complex darasuram tamil nadu india
Bhikshatana murti southern niche of the central shrine brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple statue composition on gopuram multitude of statues in pastel colors about seven layers can be seen
Elephants of the balustrades and galloping horses agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from south east
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple painting on the ceiling of the open hall mandapam to the inner sanctum shiva saves the life of markandeya and kills death personified as yama however shiva restored yama’s life in compen
Yali pillar airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam tamil nadu yali is a mythical creature portrayed as part lion part elephant and part horse
Nataraja dancing niche on the southern wall amman temple of goddess brihannayaki brihadisvara temple complex gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from north
Carvings on gopura deivanayaki amman shrine adjacent to airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india view from west
Bhikshatana murti niche on the southern wall amman temple of goddess brihannayaki brihadisvara temple complex gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from north
Dancing ganesha carved on the pillar of ardha mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Brahma creator god third niche at the base of agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Panel depicting ravana shaking kailasa northern wall of mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Colorful idols of indian god and goddess on the way to kumbakonam tamil nadu state of india
Eight armed mahishasuramardini standing with her lion niche on the northern wall brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Kumbakonam india october 11 2013 lord shiva and devi parvati statue on the outside wall of the gangaikunda temple
1200 year old shiva temple thanjavur tamil nadu india
Gajalakshmi southern niche of the central shrine brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Outer pillars of mandapa supported by squatting yelis airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
It is one among the three major shrines of lord vishnu renovated during the period of nayaka kingdom of 16th century sarangapani temple consists of only one holy tank known as porthamarai kulam
Kumbakonam india october 13 2013 kumbeswarar temple gopuram main actors out of the ramayana epic around the shivalingam the blue lord rama vishnu avatar and lakshmana his brother lord hanuman and the defeated green vali
Vishnu with his consorts niche on the western wall brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple absolute top of gopuram shows the cobra snake crown and the monster head multiple statues in pastel colors stand just under the top tower against blue sky
Tanjore painting is one of the most popular forms of classical south indian painting dense composition surface richness and vibrant colors of indian thanjavur paintings distinguish them from other
Carved chariot on the outer wall of airavatesvara temple darasuram near kumbakonam hindu shiva temple of tamil architecture built by rajaraja chola ii 12th century ce
Kumbakonam india october 13 2013 kumbeswarar temple gopuram statue of a giant colorful dwarapalaka guard or door keeper
1200 year old shiva temple thanjavur tamil nadu india
Rati the queen of kama offering garland to siva inner pillars agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Nandi bull at the entrance to the mukhamandapa brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from east
Carved idols on the inner wall of airavatesvara temple darasuram kumbakonam hindu shiva temple of tamil architecture built by rajaraja chola ii in the 12th century ce
Agastya airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india southern wall of maha mandapa
Mythological story of parvati trying to please lord siva inner pillars agra mandapa airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
It is one among the three major shrines of lord vishnu renovated during the period of nayaka kingdom of 16th century sarangapani temple consists of only one holy tank known as porthamarai kulam
Chandesanugraha murti blessing chandesa northern niche of the central shrine brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Kumbakonam india october 11 2013 closeup of hands holding the metal statue that came out of the clay mold tiny pieces of clay must now be removed out of crevices and nooks supports must be filed off
Nataraja dancing with kali and bhringi niche on the southern wall of the mukhamandapa brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from south
Nataraja the dancing shiva along with kali and standing on apasmara the dwarf on the outside wall of the gangaikunda temple
Huge nandi bull at the entrance brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 sarangapani vishnu temple about fhundred meters in front of the main entrance to the temple stands a small shrine with this short gopuram on top the vishnu v is clearly visible pastel colored statuettes on top of
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple statue composition on gopuram the figure on the left is lord shiva the slayer of the elephant who skinned the animal and wore the skin as a garment the figure on the right is lord ganesha s
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple wear and tear have damaged the lesser gopurams cute statue of kissing couple a twig of a fresh grown tree peeps between their faces black mold affected the pastel colors
Nataraja dancing with kali and bhringi niche on the southern wall of the mukhamandapa brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india view from south
Ganesha southern niche of shrine wall airavatesvara temple darasuram tamil nadu india
Bhikshatana murti and dwarapala southern niche of the central shrine brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Vishnu with his consorts niche on the western wall brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 sarangapani vishnu temple focus on pastel colored statues of a group of women one man statue is having fun with three women a small selection of the plus hundred figurines on the tower weather wear an
Carved staircase on the inner wall of airavatesvara temple darasuram
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 sarangapani vishnu temple focus on pastel colored statues of human couples are making love or flirting in different positions most of the figures are a small selection of the plus hundred figurines on
Southern niche of the central shrine brihadisvara temple gangaikondacholapuram tamil nadu india bhikshatana murti is at the bottom
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple wear and tear have damaged the lesser gopurams cute statue of flirting couple he holds her black mold affected the pastel colors
Kumbakonam india october 12 2013 mahalingeswarar temple two dwarapalakas door keepers of lord shiva detail of the tall pastel colored gopuram above the main entrance to this very large shiva temple
Panel showing rama killing bali base of north mandapa airavatesvara temple complex darasuram tamil nadu india
It is one among the three major shrines of lord vishnu renovated during the period of nayaka kingdom of 16th century sarangapani temple consists of only one holy tank known as porthamarai kulam