File:7th century amorous couples in kama mithuna and Vishnu avatar reliefs, Lakshmana Hindu temple, Sirpur Chhattisgarh India 8.jpg
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editDescription7th century amorous couples in kama mithuna and Vishnu avatar reliefs, Lakshmana Hindu temple, Sirpur Chhattisgarh India 8.jpg |
English: The Laxman or Lakshmana temple is a collection of ruins and a standing Hindu temple predominantly made of bricks. It is dated to the first half of the 7th century CE, built in Kosala dynasty period by a Queen named Vasata. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, but reverentially features Shaiva and Shakti ideas and iconography.
The temple originally consisted of main shrine and smaller shrines, with extensive mandapa all raised above the group by steps from all side rising towards the sky. All except one structure is gone, with only foundation and base structure now visible. The steps to the main structure has been restored to allow visitors to see the standing brick temple. The standing structure shows eroded reliefs that are still intricate. A Seshasayi Vishnu (lalatabimba legend) along with various avatars of Vishnu are visible at the entrance of the garbha griya. Other Hindu celebration motifs of mithuna (love, eros), ratna (jewelry), rasa lila (play of life, particularly using Krishna), and cultural/social themes are communicated by the artists who created it. |
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Author | Ms Sarah Welch |
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File change date and time | 14:26, 16 September 2017 |
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