File:An 1853 sketch of 6th century amorous couple and mithuna sculptures inside Vaishnavism Cave 3, Badami Hindu Cave Temples 02.jpg
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[edit]DescriptionAn 1853 sketch of 6th century amorous couple and mithuna sculptures inside Vaishnavism Cave 3, Badami Hindu Cave Temples 02.jpg |
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Pen-and-ink drawing of amorous couples on the pillar brackets of Cave III, Badami, by an Indian draftsman, dated 1853. Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, was the capital of the Early Chalukya Hindu dynasty rulers in the sixth - eighth centuries. The town is situated between two rocky hills of red sandstone that surround an artificial lake. There are two later forts that overlook the town. Around the south fort there are four rock-cut shrines. Cave III was excavated during the reign of the Early Chalukya ruler Pulakeshin I in 578 CE. It is the finest of the caves at Badami and shows a very elaborate ornamentation. The columns shafts are ornate with sculpted medallions containing amorous couples, jewel and garland motifs. The brackets of the columns of the outer row, reproduced in this drawing, are fashioned as embracing couples (mithunas) or sensuous maidens beneath trees. Many sculptures show young women posing in S-shape, dressed in attires, with various styles of hairdo and caps / crowns / headdress, wearing jewelry of the 6th century. Some with kids tugging at the dress. Those shown above illustrate few of the many Kama, amorous scenes inside the Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. |
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Source | http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019wdz000001596u00028000.html |
Author | Unknown (1853) |
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