India Perspectives, Volume 18PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs, 2005 - India |
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Page 27
... Shiva . The external walls are divided into numerous miniature shrine models in horizontal tiers or registers , rising one over another . Each shrine model shelters some manifestation or the other of Shiva , his spouse Durga , Ganesh ...
... Shiva . The external walls are divided into numerous miniature shrine models in horizontal tiers or registers , rising one over another . Each shrine model shelters some manifestation or the other of Shiva , his spouse Durga , Ganesh ...
Page 28
... Shiva lingas did exist there prior to the construction of the temple complex . It is said that the Shiva Lingam at Baijnath emerged by itself . Legend has it that Ramayana's chief villain Ravana , King of Lanka , offered prayer to Lord ...
... Shiva lingas did exist there prior to the construction of the temple complex . It is said that the Shiva Lingam at Baijnath emerged by itself . Legend has it that Ramayana's chief villain Ravana , King of Lanka , offered prayer to Lord ...
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... Shiva - Lingam , the revered phallic symbol . This is the first in the series of sculptures , reliefs and panels devoted entirely to Lord Shiva and His various manifestations . A civilization that so deftly interweaves religion with ...
... Shiva - Lingam , the revered phallic symbol . This is the first in the series of sculptures , reliefs and panels devoted entirely to Lord Shiva and His various manifestations . A civilization that so deftly interweaves religion with ...
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