One of the most beautiful sculptures of Siva from my collection!
Do you notice a sculpture of Ganesha at the top?
I do not know if there is any specific reason for that!
Kailasanathar temple, kanchipuram
Do you notice a sculpture of Ganesha at the top?
I do not know if there is any specific reason for that!
Kailasanathar temple, kanchipuram
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Most beautiful sculpture of Pillaiyar/Ganesh/Ganapathi
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#RemoverOfObstacle
Zoom in to see the beautiful details!
Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sirkazhi
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#RemoverOfObstacle
Zoom in to see the beautiful details!
Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sirkazhi
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This beautiful sculpture of Dancing Siva and Parvathi admiring his dance can easily be missed, unless one has keen interest on our sculptures!
Zoom in and see the beauty in the close up shot!
Jambulingeshwara temple of Pattadakal
Zoom in and see the beauty in the close up shot!
Jambulingeshwara temple of Pattadakal
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Dhakshinamurthy!
Even with the most advanced tools available today, it’s hard to imagine anyone recreating a sculpture of such brilliance—the lifelike beauty is truly astonishing.
Amirthakadeshvarar Temple, Melakadambur, TN
Even with the most advanced tools available today, it’s hard to imagine anyone recreating a sculpture of such brilliance—the lifelike beauty is truly astonishing.
Amirthakadeshvarar Temple, Melakadambur, TN
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Majestic sculpture of Mahishasuramardhini.
Zoom in and see the beauty and the details!
She is on the vimanam of Tirukurungudi temple, TN
Zoom in and see the beauty and the details!
She is on the vimanam of Tirukurungudi temple, TN
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In Tamizh we call him Ala ilai Krishna (ஆல இலை கிருஷ்ணா)
Vatapatrasayi in Sanskrit - in both languages it means "Krishna who sleeps on the banyan leaf"
This beautiful relief is on a pillar in Partha Sarathi Temple, Chennai
Vatapatrasayi in Sanskrit - in both languages it means "Krishna who sleeps on the banyan leaf"
This beautiful relief is on a pillar in Partha Sarathi Temple, Chennai
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The Nandi at the Ramappa Temple is celebrated as one of the most ornate and finely sculpted representations of Nandi.
Carved from a single block of stone, it displays remarkable polish and lifelike grace, with exquisitely detailed ornaments and folds of skin.
The craftsmanship reflects the artistic brilliance of the Kakatiya dynasty, known for its intricate temple sculptures.
Even today, the sculpture captivates visitors with its smooth finish and expressive realism, appearing almost alive from every angle.
Carved from a single block of stone, it displays remarkable polish and lifelike grace, with exquisitely detailed ornaments and folds of skin.
The craftsmanship reflects the artistic brilliance of the Kakatiya dynasty, known for its intricate temple sculptures.
Even today, the sculpture captivates visitors with its smooth finish and expressive realism, appearing almost alive from every angle.
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Sri Sattanathar
Many people who visited Vaideeswaran koil would have missed to see Him!
Sattanathar is a fierce and unique manifestation of Shiva, especially worshipped in Tamil Nadu. He is depicted as having flayed the skin of a demon and wearing it, symbolizing the destruction of ego and evil.
This powerful form is prominently enshrined at the Sirkazhi Temple, where devotees revere him for protection and spiritual strength.
Despite his fearsome appearance, Sattanathar represents the ultimate compassion that removes negativity and grants inner transformation.
He can be seen at Vaideeswaran koil temple, just above the main Sanctum Sanctorum in a small niche, as you come around it!
Many people who visited Vaideeswaran koil would have missed to see Him!
Sattanathar is a fierce and unique manifestation of Shiva, especially worshipped in Tamil Nadu. He is depicted as having flayed the skin of a demon and wearing it, symbolizing the destruction of ego and evil.
This powerful form is prominently enshrined at the Sirkazhi Temple, where devotees revere him for protection and spiritual strength.
Despite his fearsome appearance, Sattanathar represents the ultimate compassion that removes negativity and grants inner transformation.
He can be seen at Vaideeswaran koil temple, just above the main Sanctum Sanctorum in a small niche, as you come around it!
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This dance troupe is from Srivaikuntanathan Perumal temple, Srivaikundam
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