Kailash Cave Temple, Kamadeva and Rati with sugarcane bow
Dublin Core
Title
Kailash Cave Temple, Kamadeva and Rati with sugarcane bow
Subject
Religions-Hinduism; Religions-Figures; Religions-Sites; Arts-Sculpture
Description
The god of desire, Kamadeva, and his consort, Rati, are carved on the inside of the couryard wall for visitors just entering, or just leaving the temple complex. Between Kama and Rati is the god's weapon, a sugarcane bow, which is sheltering them with its bower of leaves.
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
cbind0116
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, Kamadeva and Rati with sugarcane bow,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed October 22, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/4276.