Seated six-armed Shiva as Conquerer of Death (Mrtyunjaya), Pala period (ca. 700–1200), 12th century Bangladesh or India (west Bengal) Black stone; H. 39 in. (99.1 cm), W. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
Standing Parvati Chola period (ca. 860–1279), ca. first quarter of 10th century Tamil Nadu, India Copper alloy; H. 27 3/8 in. (69.5 cm)
Stela with a four-armed Vishnu 10th–11th century India, Punjab Sandstone; H. 43 1/2 in. (110.5 cm)
Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) Chola period (880–1279), ca. 11th century Tamil Nadu, India Copper alloy; H. 26 7/8 in. (68.3 cm); Diam. 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm)
The Goddess Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon, Mahisha (Mahishasuramardini) Pala period (ca. 750–1200), 12th century Bangladesh or India Argillite; H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm)
Seated Ganesha 14th–15th century India (Orissa) Ivory; H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Loving Couple (Mithuna) Eastern Ganga dynasty, 13th century Orissa, India Ferruginous stone; H. 72 in. (182.9 cm)
What instruments? Small hand drum and a sitar (long necked lute) Improvised or Scripted? Improvised How does the song change as it progresses? Faster tempo Intensity increases Any ideas why? Erotic piece, so desire is growing Ravi Shankar
Shaivite Temple Kandariya Mahadev
Parsvanath Temple
Chitragupta Temple