The Colas c36.47

c36.47

Fig. 38. Vīṇādhara Dakṣiṇāmūrti, in a niche in Mūvarkovil No. 1. Koḍumbāḷūr, ‘Pudukkottah State.’ A magnificent example of the icon. Characteristically, the face expressing complete absorption, is lifted up. Wears high *jaṭāmakuṭa*. Ornaments and waist-bands are pronounced. Holds the *vīṇa* in the two front hands. The back hands are not clear here. The *bhaṅga* and the general treatment of the figure enhance its grandeur.