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The Ophidian Iconography Quest (Mundus Vetus & Mundus Novus, 2004 - present) |
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| Figure SSA-ind-065. The anthropomorphic naginis sporting the pentacephalic cobra hoods with the cranial gemstones; the mithuna (sexual union) scene; 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 (Shikhara (vimana), south-west façade, carved decoration, in situ) |
Unknown | Chandela Dynasty, Yashovarman (r. 925-950 AD), 930-950 AD |
West Group, Khajuraho Temple Complex, Madhya Pradesh, Central India |
Lakshmana 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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