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The Ophidian Iconography Quest (Mundus Vetus & Mundus Novus, 2004 - present) |
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| Figure SSA-ind-019. God Shiva holding trisula (trident) in his right back hand, the writhing tricephalic rearing naga hooded cobra in his left back hand and surrounded by surasundaris (celestial beauties), symbolically representing shakti (feminine cosmic energy). |
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Artist/Workshop: | Historical/Art Period, Date: |
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| Sandstone | High relief (Mahamandapa, south façade, carved decoration, in situ) |
Unknown | Chandela Dynasty, Vidyadhara (r. 1003-1035 AD), 1020-1035 AD |
West Group, Khajuraho Temple Complex, Madhya Pradesh, Central India |
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple |
| Source-Image(s): The image(s) is/are from Alexei Alexeev's personal photo archive (The First Indian Expedition, 27 January - 6 March 2013). All artefacts will be available for viewing in the Compendium's respective volumes after the completion of the fully integrated iconographic database. Some of the artefacts will be represented by several figures (offering a general view and details). |
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