Studies in Indian Art c14.s5.17

c14.s5.17

A prominent and very charming feature of medieval temples is the representation of dancing and acting female figures in different poses. A band of these figures was placed exteriorly on the walls of the *Maṇḍovara* at about its middle portion called *Jaṅghā*. They are aptly termed *Pikkhanaya* (*Prekṣaṇikās*), i.e., acting female figures shown in beautiful dramatic poses.