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Sculptures Adorning Hoysalesvara Temple, Halebid, India
Temple relief carvings of Hindu deities. Laksmi dances
in a lotus: she is the symbol of maternal benevolence,
purity and spiritual strength. Brahma (panel behind) is
the first member of the Hindu triad. He is also called
Prajapati, Lord and Father of All Creatures. Brahma has
four faces, one facing each direction (only three are
visible) and is identified as holding a rosary (or
sceptre) , an alms bowl, a bow, and the Rig Veda, the
ancient Hindu scriptures.Sculptures that decorate
temples reached their pinnacle in elaboration during the
Hoysala period.
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