The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c18.35

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c18.35

Siva, with frowning brows, parted lips, and protruding tongue, holding the Serpent, a symbol of life, death, and re-incarnation, is the third or tâmasic Aspect of the Trimûrti. His tiara contains a human skull, and floral emblems which belong to Saivaite ritual are wreathed in it.⁴

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