Kailash Cave Temple, inner sanctum doorway
Dublin Core
Title
Kailash Cave Temple, inner sanctum doorway
Subject
Religions-Hinduism; Religions-Sites; Arts-Architecture; Arts-Sculpture
Description
This doorway leads into a small shrine room with a lingam carved in a yoni, symbol of the union of Shiva and Shakti, the divine male and female. The light of the candle, the only illumination in this inner shrine room, is visible through the doorway.
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
cbind0112
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ellora (inhabited place)
1075244
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
1280 w x 960 h
Files
Collection
Citation
“Kailash Cave Temple, inner sanctum doorway,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed October 22, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/4272.