Friday, February 7, 2014

Thanjavur Palace Art Gallery - More Statues: 9th-12th Century AD

Shiva as Bhikshaadanar - 12th Century
Sapta Mathas
Siva Ganas- 12th Century
Gautama Buddha
Lord Muruga with his peacock vahana
Lord Maha Vishnu
Devi or Female Goddess
Somaskanda ( Siva,Parvati and little Muruga)
Agni Veerabhdrar- another form of Siva
Lord Brahma
Lady Warrior
King & Queen
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24 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:02:00 AM PST

    I'm wondering what the statues are made of and who made them.

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    1. ShobhaFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:40:00 AM PST

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    2. RamakrishnanFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:43:00 AM PST

      Pics 7-9 are bronze idols. Rest are sculpted on stone.These are collections from various temples in Tamilnadu. Temples received Royal patronage & funding..

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  2. MadSnapperFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:36:00 AM PST

    i have 2 favorites. the king and queen at the end and the Devi Goddess

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  3. TexWisGirlFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:08:00 AM PST

    all beautiful and intriguing. i love the peacock one and the buddha.

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  4. PallaviFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:17:00 AM PST

    Beaitiful sculptures Ram . Have a lovely weekend :)

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  5. JeevanFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:28:00 AM PST

    The sculptures are very beautiful and elegant! Lovely captured... I had no time visiting this palace when i checked thanjavur

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  6. Rambling WoodsFebruary 7, 2014 at 2:11:00 PM PST

    Beautiful sculptures

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  7. KParthasarathiFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:48:00 PM PST

    A real feast for the eyes.I had been there once

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  8. Magia da InêsFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:36:00 PM PST

    °º♫♬° ·.
    É bom vir aqui e conhecer mais sobre a cultura do seu país.
    Dessas esculturas só conheço o Buda.

    ░B░O░M░

    ░F░I░M░

    ░D░E░

    ░S░E░M░A░N░A!!!

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  9. Saru SinghalFebruary 7, 2014 at 9:53:00 PM PST

    Thank you Sir for showcasing the treasure of our culture. It's simply stunning. :)

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  10. IndraniFebruary 7, 2014 at 11:24:00 PM PST

    Your pictures took me there again.

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  11. ArtiFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:44:00 AM PST

    Brilliant collection - antiquity at its best, priceless.

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  12. R Niranjan DasFebruary 8, 2014 at 2:17:00 AM PST

    Beautiful sculptures!

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  13. ashokFebruary 8, 2014 at 3:52:00 AM PST

    wonderful sculptures

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  14. eileeninmdFebruary 8, 2014 at 5:27:00 AM PST

    Beautiful statues, they are treasures! Have a happy weekend!

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  15. Celestial DreamzFebruary 8, 2014 at 7:49:00 AM PST

    Dear Sir / friend :-) ... with this post you have transported me to my favorite imagination ... I love to imagine I was one among them :)

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  16. turmericnspiceFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:15:00 AM PST

    Thank you sir for sharing, this is awesome!

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  17. Diane AZFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:11:00 AM PST

    Fascinating sculptures, beautifully pictured! The peacock is my favorite.

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  18. Forest Dream WeaverFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:02:00 AM PST

    I'm always fascinated by the architecture and sculptures you show. Also beautiful exterior colours.
    Thank you for sharing this.

    Have a happy week Ram,
    Ruby

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  19. sonia a. mascaroFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:50:00 AM PST

    What a beautiful sculptures!
    Thanks for sharing the art of Thanjavur Palace Art Gallery.

    Have a pleasant Sunday.

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  20. Rhapsody PhoenixFebruary 9, 2014 at 10:49:00 AM PST

    Namaste....
    interesting sculptures.....

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  21. RajeshFebruary 10, 2014 at 12:06:00 AM PST

    Amazing sculptures on display at the palace.

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  22. SridharanFebruary 11, 2014 at 3:51:00 AM PST

    Superb-Captures & Sculptures..

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