Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculptured image of Lakshmi, 'consort of Vishnu, and the Goddess of Plenty and Riches,' on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Kartikeya and Tripurasura. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
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Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: 'The picture represents the destruction, by Kartikeya, of the Daitya Tripurasura, a monster who usurped the dominions of the universe, and oppressed both the Gods and the human race...' ...
Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture of Sarasvati, goddess of speech and learning, on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid. She is hear seen playing a drum, with attendant musicians.
Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture of the goddess Durga, trampling the buffalo demon Mahishasura underfoot, on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Three Apsaras. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
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Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture of three apsaras, the dancers of the gods and here seen playing musical instruments, on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture of Shiva, on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: '...here represented with six arms, only three of which now exist entire. He holds a shield, a broken bow; and above him, transfixed, is a human figure. The attitude partaking ...
Ganesa in all his glory. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
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Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture of Ganesha on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid, 'here arrayed with all the emblems and attributes of his power; his wives Buddhi and Siddhi accompany him.'