Rare sculpture unearthed
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Context: Rare sculptures with unique iconographical features dating back to the 8th century AD were found at Telangana’s Nalgonda district.
More about news:
- Sculptures of Brahma and Bhairava were found in front of the Kameswara temple.
- The two sculptures were depicted as dwarapalakas to the presiding deity.
- The sculptures bear Pallava influence as seen at the Bhairavakonda rock cut caves.
- Unusual features:
- Both the sculptures are shown holding gada and with the hand on the thigh.
- The Bhairava sculpture is seen holding Dhanaji and Sula on the upper hands, gada and bowl in the original hands, and is decorated with Saivite ornaments
- The Brahma sculpture is depicted with the usual attributes of Akshamala, gindi, Katihastha and holding a gada.
- Depiction of Sankhanidhi and Padmanidhi , the subordinates of God of wealth Kubera in female form carved at the bottom portion of the door frames in either side.
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