Keywords
Nageswara, Mahamaham Tank, Nagaraja, Salvation, Nagathirtha, Bhaskara Ksetra, Ardhanari, Prakrti, Purusa, Tribhanga, Bhadrasana, Karanda Makuta, Patrakundala, Makarakundala, Parasu, Kartarihasta, Katisutra, Padasutra, Brahma, Rosary, Kandika, Abhayahasta, Katihasta, Jatamakuta, Vastrayajnopavita, Udarabandha,Katisutra, Patta, Padasaras, Padaraksas, Kapala, Camara, Lolahasta, Ardhapadmasana, Adhisthana, Bhagavata, Devi- Bhagavata, Puranas.
Abstract
Nageswara temple is one of the most ancient temples at Kumbakonam. Regarding its origin many mythological and traditional accounts are woven around it. The architectural style of the main shrine proves that it belongs to the early Chola period. Other than the central shrine, the structural embellishments seem to had been added later in order to expand the infrastructure of the temple. In this article the sculptures of the temple, particularly the portrait may be said to be the best among the extent of the early Chola images. Miniature bas- reliefs depicting the scenes of Bhagavata Puranas and Ramayana are the exquisite features of this temple.
IJCRT's Publication Details
Unique Identification Number - IJCRT2204303
Paper ID - 217984
Page Number(s) - c596-c602
Pubished in - Volume 10 | Issue 4 | April 2022
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Publisher Name - IJCRT | www.ijcrt.org | ISSN : 2320-2882
E-ISSN Number - 2320-2882
Cite this article
  Dr.A. Karkuzhali,  Ms.M.Amirthavalli,   
"THE KUMBHESWARA TEMPLE AT KUMBAKONAM", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.10, Issue 4, pp.c596-c602, April 2022, Available at :
http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2204303.pdf