Ellora, Datta Temple, gray Makara
Dublin Core
Title
Ellora, Datta Temple, gray Makara
Subject
Religions-Hinduism; Religions-Sites; Religions-Figures; Arts-Sculpture; Arts-Painting
Description
On a pillar of the temple is this gray makara, a mythical aquatic beast associated with the Ganges gharial, a species of crocodile. The makara is associated with Kamadeva, god of desire, as well as the goddess Ganga and the Vedic god of the sea, Varuna.
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
cbind0127
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ellora (inhabited place)
1075244
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
960 w x 1280 h
Files
Collection
Citation
“Ellora, Datta Temple, gray Makara,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed September 18, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/4287.