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Gajasamharamurti

Shiva Gajasamharamurti, slaying the Elephant Demon, Kailasha temple in Ellora
16 Apr 2016

Shiva Gajasamharamurti, slaying the Elephant Demon, Kailasha temple in Ellora

by liesbethpankaja | posted in: Articles | 0

As always it makes me sad to note a sacred place has lost its living tradition. And has even lost its history. Besides I am really a bit surprised that with some 200 years of studies behind us there are … Continued

Ellora, Gajanataka, Gajasamharamurti, iconography, Kailashanatha, mythology, relief, sculpture, Shiva, Shiva's Dance

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