This is the fourth post in the 4-part series that I am writing to cover the beautiful and artistic Madanikas found in the Chennakesava Temple of Belur. You can find the previous post here.
31. Proud Lady
A fully dressed and ornamented lady proudly admiring her beauty in a mirror being held by a maid.
32. Fortune Teller
A gypsy girl predicting the future to the world.
33. A Kite Dancer
A lady performing kite dance
34. A Beauty with her Hair
A lady showing her hair tied into a knot.
35. A Beauty in Perfect Make-up
A beautifully dressed lady ready for a dance performance.
36. Drum Dance
A lady sporting a beard and moustache is dancing holding a drum in her hand.
37. A Songstress
A lady singing with the help of time keeper set.
38. An Arch Dancer
Am arch dancer dancing to the tune of her accomplice.
The below Madanikas are found inside the temple hall.
39. Beauty with her pet Parrot
A beautiful lady in conversation with her pet parrot that is sitting on her hand.
40. Shantaladevi
A dancing figure of Shantaladevi wearing a gem on her forehead.
41. Gandharva Dance
A lady wearing a number of bangles and performing Gandharva dance.
42. Kesha Shrungara
A lady portraying Kesha Shrungara. She is wringing her hair after a bath.
Interested in some more amazing sculptures from the temple? Look here.












Well done with the painstaking compilation!
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