Kailash Cave Temple, painted Shiva Nataraj
Dublin Core
Title
Kailash Cave Temple, painted Shiva Nataraj
Subject
Religions-Hinduism; Religions-Sites; Religions-Figures; Arts-Painting; Arts-Sculpture
Description
A brightly painted image on an inside pillar in the area outside the inner sanctum presents a lively image of the dancing Shiva Nataraj. In some parts of the temple, the ancient pigments seem to have been preserved, probably due to their placement in areas protected from the elements.
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
cbind0122
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, painted Shiva Nataraj,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed September 22, 2023, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/4282.