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Beschreibung:: One of the ascetics is adorned with a sacred rudraksha mala and a rudraksha armband. The rudraksha (dried stones or seeds of the Elaeocarpus ganitrus associated with Shiva iconography) holds special significance as the sacred symbol of Lord Shiva. It means ‘tears of Shiva.’ According to a legend, once when Shiva was performing penance, tears shed from his eyes and he fell to the ground. Eventually, these transformed into seeds that sprouted into a tree. Thus, this visual depiction of a Shaiva ascetic forms a profound association between the devotee and their lord.
Stichwort:: Temples of India, 12th century CE, Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Shiva, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Bijolia, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Khadirpur, Kaner-ki-Putli Temple, and Bhumija Temple Style
Schöpfer:: Temples of India Project Team
Mitwirkender:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Herausgeber:: Jio Institute
Ort:: Bhilwara
Datum hochgeladen:: 03-07-2024
Datum geändert:: 03-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

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