literally ‘triple-bent’; triflex (in the standing pose of a figure); consisting of three bows (neck, hips and knees) existing posture of a figure in the form of an ‘S’, she is considered graceful and sensual; exaggerated contrapposto

Parvati in tri-bhanga pose inside the pillared hall of the Airavatesvara temple in Darasuram

Parvati in tri-bhanga pose inside the pillared hall of the Airavatesvara temple in Darasuram

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