Ellora, Datta Temple, ascetic figure on roof
Dublin Core
Title
Ellora, Datta Temple, ascetic figure on roof
Subject
Religions-Hinduism; Religions-Sites; Religions-Figures; Arts-Architecture; Arts-Sculpture
Description
An ascetic figure sits atop the roof of the temple, clothed in the saffron robes that indicate his commitment to live as a brahmacarin and carrying the walking stick necessary for his life as wanderer. The sunglasses indicate that this figure was probably meant to represent a contemporary guru respected by the lineage of ascetics associated with this temple.
Date
2003-01
Contributor
Benton, Cathy
Lake Forest College
Rights
Copyright: April 2003 Cathy Benton. Images and content on this site are available for educational and research purposes, provided due recognition is given to the author. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond fair use requires the written permission of the photographer.
Relation
cbind0132
Format
Image/jpg
Type
Still image
Identifier
cbind0131
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ellora (inhabited place)
1075244
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
960 w x 1280 h
Files
Collection
Citation
“Ellora, Datta Temple, ascetic figure on roof,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed May 28, 2023, https://www.ideasproject.org/items/show/1699.