The North Niche ( Face 12 )

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Front Elevation of the North Niche ( FACE  12 )

The photo above is the front portion of the NORTH NICHE. The NICHE takes the shape of a temple with all the parts beautifully executed. Inside the niche is an AASEENA SHAARADAA ( ಆಸೀನ ಶಾರದಾ ) ( zoom to see the image ).


Left Wall of the North Niche

The left wall of the niche, ( i.e., the portion that faces west ) a photo of which is seen above has an image of YOGANAARAAYANA in the middle. To his left is LAKSHMEE ( ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ) ( Padma, Ankusha, Paasha, Padma ) and to his right is BHOOMEE ( ಭೂಮೀ ) ( Padma, Ankusha, Paasha, Kalasha )


Right Wall of the North Niche

The right wall of the niche ( i.e., the portion which faces east ), a photo of which is seen above has an image of HAYAGREEVA ( Yogamudre, akshamaale, pustaka, phala ) seated in the middle. To his left is SARASVATEE (ಸರಸ್ವತೀ ) and to his right is GANAPATI.

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