Fig. 7.33 is an illustration of another pillar from the Virupaksha temple. Do you notice any floral motifs? What are the animals shown? Why do you think they are depicted? Describe the human figures shown.
Given illustration of the pillar from the Virupaksha temple has pictures of plants bearing flowers and different animals-birds. Animals-birds include peacock, horse, duck etc. These pictures were probably carved on gateways to attract people. These pictures also express devotion, religiousness and love for art of patronage ruler.
Except this different animals and birds were associated with different gods and goddesses. That’s why they were also worshipped.
Human pictures include both respectively deities and their worshippers. A god is shown bearing malas and crown. He also has gadda in his hands. Probably he was a destroyer of Rakshashas. In another picture one devotee is shown near to ‘Shivlinga.’ His method of worship is also strange which is not applicable in any form.
