Title
Sandstone miniature Hindu temple Possibly from Benares
Caption
Sandstone miniature Hindu temple Possibly from Benares / northern India / late 18th or early 19th century AD. This miniature temple is composed of three sections. It is typical of the later north Indian or nagara style of Indian temple architecture. Raised on a moulded basement / the main shrine of a Hindu temple consists of a small / square chamber with a single entrance. Inside is an image of the temple's deity / in this case a linga / the symbolic / phallic emblem of Shiva. Above the doorway is a small image of Ganesha / the remover of obstacles / who often appears at the entrance to temples
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_440
License type
Rights managed
Available size
55,0Mb (2,2Mb) / 12,7in x 16,9in / 3797 x 5063 (300dpi)