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7617 - Ardhanarishvara , Moover Koil, Kodumbalur

The temple is adorned with beautiful sculptures of Siva as Ardhanari, Bhikshatana, Umasahita, Gangadhara, Kalari .

etc., besides other gods and apsaras which is unusual and has few parallels in contemporary Chola examples.

Lowermost niche has Shiva who is depicted as Ardhnarishvara. This sculpture is a masterpiece with respect to its composition where male and female characteristics are taken into consideration to very minute levels. A look at its face will bewilder you with its charm coming out of its female characteristic.

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Uploaded on February 22, 2018
Taken on January 28, 2018