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SCULPTURES

The temples constructed over the centuries boast of the sculptures, exhibiting the Indian artisans' talent. The numerous sculptures on temple walls are all hewn out of hard rock & last to date. Rock-cut architecture was perfected by the Buddhists, and was followed by several Hindu rulers. The Pallavas excelled in this art in the South of India.

The sculptures or idols in temples are made of granite (if it is mula vigraham) & the Utsava murthis are made of bronze & panchaloha. Apart from these, there are the huge Iyyanar statues & horses which still exist in South Indian villages.

Terracota (clay figurines) is an art in which various techniques are folowed by artisans in different parts of India. Sculptures are also made in various other metals such as brass, copper, white metal, glass, papier-mache, etc.

Rock-cut architecture

Sculptural details -
Natarajar temple chariot, Chidambaram ..... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4

Sculptural details - Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

Sculptural details - Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Sculptures in 1000 pillared Hall, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

Metal Sculptures

Contemporary sculptures, Mahabalipuram

Marble sculptures by Shiva Sharma

Sand Sculptures
INTERNATIONAL SAND ART FESTIVAL 2014 at Konark, Orissa
Organised by Odisha Tourism

INTERNATIONAL SAND ART FESTIVAL
Organised by Odisha Tourism, Dec 2013

INTERNATIONAL SAND ART FESTIVAL
Organised by Odisha Tourism, Dec 1-5, 2011

Sand sculptures by Ranjan Kumar Ganguly