celestial being shown as flying in the air
Buddhist monastery; in India especially associated with rock-cut halls
procession of Vikrama Chola
The sanctum together with its superstructure (from the upapitam to the stupi); (vimana, Tamil: விமானம்); ‘chariot of the gods’ – main tower of temple, considered to be a divine aerial palace inhabited by the gods; also applied to temple as… Continue Reading →
sculpture of a deity placed in a niche on the outer wall of the garbhagriha or on the upper tala of the vimana
a lute, a long-necked stringed instrument with globular resonator
the hollow shaft of the vina instrument
‘Player of the vina’- Shiva represented holding a vina, denoting his role as divine teacher of music
an ornament worn in token of heroic deeds, usually worn high up on the ankle
hero’s seated pose with one leg on the other
ritual performed by priest at end of worship (puja) to send away the deity after temporary inhabitation of icon
inverted lotus
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