Prof. Dr. Nagarajaiah Hampana
 | Miniature figures of a drummer, a peacock (her mount) and another musical accompanist holding a pair of flat bronze cymbals-are depicted in the flank near Sarasvatī's feet. The physiognomy of the sculpture strikes the beholder with awe at the exquisite and realistic craftsmanship. It is to be noted that the noose and goad are not depicted. Albeit, the unknown sculptor with aesthetic taste has aimed to achieve and create most perfect image of nāṭya Sarasvatī.
The other eight-armed Nāṭya-Sarasvatī sculpture is equally imposing. Curiously she has goad, noose, rosary and bloomed lotus in her four right hands. The front portion of her waist ornament appearing on her raised and bent left to deity's three-flexed stance. Both the Nāṭya-Sarasvatī images show peacock as its mount, near the foot. Depicting peacock instead of haṁsa suggests Digaṁbara Jain imprints. |
[59] Jinanāthapura |
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[60] Jinanāthapura, 12th Century | [61] Hosahoḷalu, 12th Century |
