"Those dancing eyebrows
That budding smile on crimson lips
Waving wet matted locks
Coral body smeared with white ash,
And that raised divine foot...
I am fortunate to have this life...
Just to witness this sight."
All the dance forms of Kerala are on display... AND HOW!
Kathakali: Dharmaraja and Bhima to the left, sword wielding Duryodhana, Shakuni throwing the dice and Duhshasana is shown as the most menacing in the frame.
Recently I visited the magnificent Elephanta caves. Was it the konkan Mauryas, or the Kalachuris or the Chalukyas (Pulikeshin II?) who excavated these magnificent caves, I don't know (no expertise). But what I know is that it must have been one of the best Shivalayas of its time.
While there are a few caves, will be posting pics from the main cave and following the sequence as shown in the below pic. 😃
1. Ravananugraha
Every pic I put up is of a relief that is at least 20ft tall. This one of Ravana lifting Kailāśa before the lord puts him in his place with the press of a toe.
This is perhaps one of the most damaged reliefs. But yet, one gets a perspective of the grandeur.
Those giving examples of circumstances making it hard to do such a boycott, read this... and then try harder.
"Many Hindus call me about their problems and I help them out the best I can, and I shall continue to do so.
But the Hindu society for which I struggle, and the members of my group work for, even beget enmity, how many Hindus from this society come of their own volition and...