Gangadhara at Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Gangadhara at Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a manifestation of Shiva that helps Ganga descent from the Himalayas to earth. Ganga is usually depicted in his matted locks and Parvati standing next to him. How to reach Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
In most such sculptures you would have Bhagiratha standing with Anjali mudra in a posture of penance. Both Bhagiratha and Ganga are absent here.
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Imperial Gangaikonda Cholapuram | Content:
gud2travel.com
| Image:
Richard Mortel
| Update: 17-Mar-2021
