Other than the Buddhist sculptures, there are many other religions which have been inspirations for sculpting. Among them Hinduism is one of the most influential religions. There are thousands of temples throughout India where these sculptures can be seen. The statue figures which are found in these places are the idols of deities which are worshiped in India. Many of the statues are also of the historical figures in this country. Many of them were kings who ruled in this nation. Go through the following to know about some of the most noted statue figures in the South Asia, especially in India.
The Historical Statue Figures of India:
The Indus Valley civilization is the oldest civilization in India. There are many of the statue figures which have been discovered in Mahenzodaro and Harappa (presently in Pakistan) which belong to the history of this civilization. Some of them are made of clay and on the other hand, some are of bronze, as this was the only alloy which was known to them. The "Three Headed God" statue reminds us of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. There are also some of the statue figures which are believed to have been used as toys in their society. Statue of Kainshka, the ancient king in this country is also a well known one. Although beheaded, this statue bears many of the important historical significances to the archaeologists and historians.
Elephanta Cave in Maharashtra is another remarkable place for the statues of Shiva and Buddha.
Religious Statue Figures in India:
Hinduism is the most important religion which have given birth to many of the statue figures in this country. Some of the figures are not only religious, but also noted for their sensual looks. Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh are some of the noted examples for this reason. There are many erotic statues which denote the gentle curves of men and women's bodies. Still, apart from eroticism, these statues also represent some of the essential religious thoughts. The "Parvati" statue figures which belong to the 10th century not only represent the religious elements, but also the beauty of woman figures.
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Nataraja is one of the most famous statue figures which are found especially in South India. The dancing image of Lord Shiva which is represented by this statue symbolizes the completion of perfection. The circle surrounding the statue is the main symbol which represents this thought.
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