Child Saint Sambandar late 11th century India, Tamil Nadu Sambandar, the popular seventh-century child saint, is one of the muvar, the three principal saints of South India. Legend recounts that after receiving a gift of milk (represented by the bowl) from the goddess Uma, the infant Sambandar devoted his life to composing hymns in praise of Lord Shiva; his raised hand points to Shivas heavenly abode at Mount Kailash, in the Himalayas. The sculptor captured the saints childlike quality while also empowering him with the maturity and authority of a spiritual leader. This icon was intended for processional use during temple festivals celebrating gods and saints.. Child Saint Sambandar. India, Tamil Nadu. late 11th century. Copper alloy. Chola period (880-1279). Sculpture

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Child Saint Sambandar late 11th century India, Tamil Nadu Sambandar, the popular seventh-century child saint, is one of the muvar, the three principal saints of South India. Legend recounts that after receiving a gift of milk (represented by the bowl) from the goddess Uma, the infant Sambandar devoted his life to composing hymns in praise of Lord Shiva; his raised hand points to Shivas heavenly abode at Mount Kailash, in the Himalayas. The sculptor captured the saints childlike quality while also empowering him with the maturity and authority of a spiritual leader. This icon was intended for processional use during temple festivals celebrating gods and saints.. Child Saint Sambandar. India, Tamil Nadu. late 11th century. Copper alloy. Chola period (880-1279). Sculpture

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