Kailash Cave Temple, Ardhanarishvara
Dublin Core
Title
Kailash Cave Temple, Ardhanarishvara
Subject
Religions-Hinduism; Religions-Figures; Religions-Sites; Arts-Sculpture
Description
Ardhanarishvara, the Lord who is Half Woman, has been carved into one of the many niches on the outside of the temple. The sculptors depicted many of the well-known stories of Hindu gods and goddesses on the walls of the temple. Pilgrims walking past these depictions are reminded of the tales and their teachings.
Date
2003-01
Contributor
Benton, Cathy
Lake Forest College
Rights
Copyright: April 2003 Cathy Benton. Images and content on this site are available for educational and research purposes, provided due recognition is given to the author. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond fair use requires the written permission of the photographer.
Format
Image/jpg
Type
Still image
Identifier
cbind0110
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ellora (inhabited place)
1075244
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
960 w x 1280 h
Files
Collection
Citation
“Kailash Cave Temple, Ardhanarishvara,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed October 22, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/4270.