Multi-armed God
Shiva in the form of Nataraja, multi-armed as the divine cosmic dancer, with drummer and Kareikkalammeyar, his disciple.
The dance of creation, preservation and destruction.
On the sides is again the mythical creature Makara, spewing out the multi-headed snake Naga, from its mouth.
On the lintel is depicted Indra, the guardian of the east direction, riding his three-headed elephant, Airavata.
Banteay Srei.
Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Multi-armed God
Shiva in the form of Nataraja, multi-armed as the divine cosmic dancer, with drummer and Kareikkalammeyar, his disciple.
The dance of creation, preservation and destruction.
On the sides is again the mythical creature Makara, spewing out the multi-headed snake Naga, from its mouth.
On the lintel is depicted Indra, the guardian of the east direction, riding his three-headed elephant, Airavata.
Banteay Srei.
Siem Reap, Cambodia.