Monstrous Animals on Hindu Temples, with Special Reference to Khajuraho

This article discusses the role of imaginary composite animals on me dieval Hindu temples, with special reference to the vyalas at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. These monsters are frequently sculpted on temples in the company of women, but are scarcely mentioned in texts. They are subsequently replaced...

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Auteur principal: Smith, David 1944- (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Equinox 2013
Dans: Religions of South Asia
Année: 2013, Volume: 7, Numéro: 1/3, Pages: 27-43
Sujets non-standardisés:B Animals
B Khajuraho temples
B erotic art
B apsaras
B vyāla
B animal monsters
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