Kaval Deivam/Village deity/GramaDevatha/Guardian deity/Kuladevata/Kuladaivam/Ishta-devata/Ellai Deivam
These spectacular deities not only act as a guardian of the villages but also in the present day context they are the guardians of Hinduism too!
Villagers worship them and they stand as a bold, confident, colourful and protective Gods of us and our religion!
These spectacular deities not only act as a guardian of the villages but also in the present day context they are the guardians of Hinduism too!
Villagers worship them and they stand as a bold, confident, colourful and protective Gods of us and our religion!
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Krishna killing the Bakasura, the demon who had taken the form of a giant crane.
Varadharaja Perumal Temple Kanchipuram
Varadharaja Perumal Temple Kanchipuram
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Beautiful relief of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy!
This is on a pillar in the mandapam in front of the Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
This is on a pillar in the mandapam in front of the Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
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These are so wonderful sculptures!
Dad and son posing stylishly with their respective vahan!
Shiva and Kartik - Avudayar Koil, TN
Dad and son posing stylishly with their respective vahan!
Shiva and Kartik - Avudayar Koil, TN
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Ardhanareesvara Shiva!
From more than 1200 years old Sangameshwara temple, Alampur!
From more than 1200 years old Sangameshwara temple, Alampur!
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Fearsome sculpture of God Narasimha.
He is taking the intestine of the demon king Hiranyakashipu and wearing it as a mala!
Athmanathaswamy Temple or Thiruperunthurai Temple at Avudayar Koil
This temple is an extraordinary collection of exotic sculptures!
He is taking the intestine of the demon king Hiranyakashipu and wearing it as a mala!
Athmanathaswamy Temple or Thiruperunthurai Temple at Avudayar Koil
This temple is an extraordinary collection of exotic sculptures!
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Very beautiful Bhootha Ganas (Shiva Ganas) of God Shiva playing various musical instruments.
Athmanathaswamy Temple or Thiruperunthurai Temple at Avudayar Koil.
Athmanathaswamy Temple or Thiruperunthurai Temple at Avudayar Koil.
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