Vayu is a Dikpal (guardian) of the northwest direction i.e. Vayevya. In this sculpture, the god Vayu is accompanied by his mount gazelle near his left foot. He is carrying Kamadalu in his lower left hand while holding Pataka / Dhwaja (flag) in his upper left hand. He is carrying Ankusa (goad) in his upper […]
The playful Radha and Krishna’s sculpture is located at Vishnu Temple of Siddheshwara in Newasa, Maharashtra (India). The sculpture is part of the temple’s Sabha Mandap designs which also has many other sculptures of Radha Krishna leelas. Krishna and Radha are showcased in an love action. While Krishna is touching Radha’s bosom, she is happily retaliating
The main attraction of Sidheshwar Temple at Newasa (Maharashtra) is ‘Dikpalas‘ (guardians of the directions) which are placed on all the outer walls. Those include Yama, Kubera, Indra, Varuna, Isana, Agni, Vayu & Nirrti. Indra is the guardian of the East (Purva) direction. He is accompanied by his mount Airavat (the great white elephant). Indra