Wheel of Vishnu; discus; attribute of Vishnu
Shaivite poet-saint, originally a young cowherd whose faith was rewarded by granting of grace and appointment as the earthly head of Shiva’s gana’s. Identifiable by an ax held in the crook of his arm.
Moon
Representation of the crescent moon
decorated cross-belt over the breast (cf. suvarnavaikakshaka); jewelled ornament worn as neckpiece, falling between the breasts and secured behind the waist; chain ornament that encircles the female torso
Shrine or vimana opening on all four sides.
a dance-pose, with the left foot slightly raised but still touching the ground; lit. clever
square section of a pillar (cubique)
the four arrays of Vishnu forms: Vāsudeva, Saṅkarshaṇa, Pradyumna and Aniruddha
fly-whisk
hand connoting knowledge
gold-roofed hall housing cult image of Shiva Nataraja at Nataraja temple, Chidambaram
Corbels with embossed carving or painting of creepers, flowers, etc.
mid-April to mid-May in the Tamil calendar
a golden ornament worn on the head dress in the middle and at the sides
a small round ornament for the head dress worn by children
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