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21 Parshurameshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, #Odisha
Though there are several depictions of Ganesha in this temple, it’s the 2nd major sculpture of Ganesha, accompanying the Saptamatrukas on the north side of the jagamohana.
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Though there are several depictions of Ganesha in this temple, it’s the 2nd major sculpture of Ganesha, accompanying the Saptamatrukas on the north side of the jagamohana.
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Here also He is seated in ardhaparyanka asana plucking sweets from a modaka-patra held in his lower left hand. His major right hand, resting on his knee, holds the radish (kandamula in Odia). His uplifted back hands hold the rosary and kuthara (quite similar like the last
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described murty).
He is richly bejewelled and his naga-yajnopavita is tied around his uplifted right knee and thus doubles as a yoga-patta. His coiffure is arranged flatly on his head and decorated with lotus flowers in addition to a string of pearls on the forehead.
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He is richly bejewelled and his naga-yajnopavita is tied around his uplifted right knee and thus doubles as a yoga-patta. His coiffure is arranged flatly on his head and decorated with lotus flowers in addition to a string of pearls on the forehead.
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An unusual feature is the manner in which the mouth shows through the proboscis, the latter appearing like a transparent mask. A tripod and basket of sweets is on the pedestal.
Lastly, the niche measures 19 by 9⅞ inches.
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Lastly, the niche measures 19 by 9⅞ inches.
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