Powered By Blogger

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Ancient Sculptures of Pallavan Period, Tamilnadu, India

PALLAVAN KINGS AND PALLAVAN PERIOD


Pallavas ruled Tamilnadu from 6th century AD to 9th century AD. Buddhism and Jainism were the main religions before this period started fading away during Pallavan rule. Hinduism had a great revival during this period. Temples were built using perisheble materials such as wood, bricks in South India before stone became a preferred material during early Pallavan period. Art and Architecture were flourishing. Kanchipuram the capital of Pallavas and the port town Mamallapuram still have remains of many of these creations.

This page shows some of the sculptural work of Pallavan period found in Mamallapuram and Kailasanathar Temple Kanchipuram.


A Sculpture Dipicting a Mythological Story Found in Mamallapuram

Sculptures on the External Wall of a Temple in Mamallaputam.

A Part of a Relief Sculpture Named "Arjuna Thapas" in Mamallapuram

Scultures Found in Kailasanathaar Temple, Kanchipuram.

Another Sculpture in Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram.

No comments:

Post a Comment