Rare sculpture unearthed                                                                                                                                              

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Context: Rare sculptures with unique iconographical features dating back to the 8th century AD were found at Telangana’s Nalgonda district.

More about news:

• Sculptures of Brahma and Bhairava were found in front of the Kameswara temple.
• The two sculptures were depicted as dwarapalakas to the presiding deity.
• The sculptures bear Pallava influence as seen at the Bhairavakonda rock cut caves.
• Unusual features:
• Both the sculptures are shown holding gada and with the hand on the thigh.
• The Bhairava sculpture is seen holding Dhanaji and Sula on the upper hands, gada and bowl in the original hands, and is decorated with Saivite ornaments
• The Brahma sculpture is depicted with the usual attributes of Akshamala, gindi, Katihastha and holding a gada.
• Depiction of Sankhanidhi and Padmanidhi , the subordinates of God of wealth Kubera in female form carved at the bottom portion of the door frames in either side.

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