The four princes grew up to be strong and handsome. Under sage Vashishta’s guidance, they excelled themselves in archery, riding and hunting. They also learnt about the holy books and how to look after the welfare of the people. They respected their Gurus and the elders and gained the love…
Ayodhya was a magnificent city on the banks of the river Soraya in Kosala kingdom. It had wide roads, huge buildings, beautiful parks and glittering shops. The people of the city lived a happy and contented life as they were ruled by a noble king called Dasharatha, who cared for…
The sculpture of this form of Ganapati is found on the outer side of the south half of die front wall of the mantapa. This small and unpretentious temple is of great importance for the history of Tiruchanur. It is a fine example of early Chola architecture and is of…
Standing with the right leg slightly bent, this deity has four hands. The upper right hand feeds a dog standing at the right bottom and the upper left holds the Kankaladanda on the shoulder. The two lower hands hold objects. Anaga emerges to the right from his body and another…
There is a seated Ganapati in the extreme right. Next to him is Siva, seated with the left leg folded and resting on the seat and the right hanging. He holds parasu in the upper right hand and mriga in the upper left. The lower right is in abhaya and…
Standing with his trunk turned to the right, this god is accompanied by two women, one beating the drum and the other beating the cymbals.
