Legendary Characters

Introduction of Nandi: Nandi is the bull vahana (mount) of the Lord Shiva. He is also the guardian deity of Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Almost all Shiva temples display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. Sculpture Information: Siddheshwara temple is part of the famous group of temples of God […]

Jaya-Vijaya Introduction Jaya and Vijaya are dwarpalas (door keepers) of Lord Vishnu’s abode. There is an interesting story in Puranas about the curse by Kumaras to Jaya-Vijaya. Along with Garuda, Jaya-Vijaya are one the most common iconography of Lord Vishnu related temples. They can be seen at the entrance of such temples. Sculpture Information Just