Simha-gaja, Gajasimha (Lion-Elephant) Sculpture at the entrance of Sun Temple, Konark. The sculpture depicts a Lion Upon an Elephant upon a Man.
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4928 x 3264 px | 41.7 x 27.6 cm | 16.4 x 10.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
25 May 2017Location:
Konark, OrissaMore information:
The eastern gateway which is the main entrance to the temple compound, is decorated with Gajasimha (Lion upon an elephant) images, with outward faces, installed on two high stone benches on either side of the passage. Two high stone benches are also provided at the inner sides, possibly meant for the guards to sit. According to the Hindu mythology, the lions resemble the pride, elephants resemble the wealth and both of them kill the human. The entire figure is made out of one piece of stone.