Hindu ArtAnd Architecture

Before 1300

Vishnu Temple, Deogarh, c. 500.

Vishnu Laying on this Serpent, from the Vishnu Temple at Deogarh.

Overview of Elephanta Caves, c. 550-557.

Sadashiva, from interior of Cave I, Elephanta.

Kailasanatha Temple, view of roof, Ellora, c. 757-783 (Source Nancy Eder).

Kailasanatha Temple, at Ellora, c. 757-787.

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho, c. 1004-1035.

Carvings on the exterior of Kandariya Mahadeva Temple.

Detail of Maithuna from the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple.

Detail of Maithuna.

Great Relief, Mamallapuram, c. 630-728.

Great Relief, detail of cleft, Mamallapuram.

Shiva Nataraja, eleventh century, copper alloy.

Metal image in worship. (Source Lotus Sculpture)