Close view of sculptural detail on inside of rear gopura of Venkataramana Temple, Tadpatri
0000; Gale Group; Linguagem: English
Resumo
Photograph of the sculptural detail on the inside of the rear gopura of the Venkataramana Temple at Tadpatri, taken by the Madras School of Industrial Arts around 1868, from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections. This temple complex was built during the Vijayanagara period in the mid-16th century. It is entered through a tall pyramidal tower or gopura in the middle of the east side of a rectangular colonnade. There are some sculptures preserved on the basement and the walls of this ruined tower. The carvings in this view include floral and vegetable motifs, with a rearing yali and a rider. The main shrine, dedicated to Vishnu, is preceded by a closed mandapa with two porches. The outer walls are decorated with sculptures representing episodes from Krishna and Ramayana legends, set between pilasters. 26.5 x 21.7 Centimetres. Photographer: Madras School of Industrial Arts.
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