The Art of Lepakshi

Medieval Sufi Fakri

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Medieval Sufi Fakri
A Fakir with a Fan and Turban

Detail from a Lepakshi sculpture
See also:
Quilted Shirt of a Fakir, Plassey, The "Half Naked Fakir"

Paintings of Lepakshi
Art of Lepakshi

Pictures
A Painting of Vijayanagar periodLepakshi Paintings in RuinsAudience at Shivas WeddingFresco from LepakshiHermits Attending Shivas MarriageLord Shiva in his Court
Shiva with Bow and Arrow Shooting the BoarMedieval Saree StyleWoman with a Pestle at MortarWoman with Chamara FanHermit with a Locked HairYou are here
Vaishnavite Devotee, LepakshiA Lady with Raised Hair BunOrnaments of a Lady, Lepakshi paintingBrothers Veeranna and Virupanna, Lepakshi temple builders Women assembled to greet Uma-Maheshwara, Lepakshi Woman in sari (Indian drape)
Colorful Saree DesignsSaree Design using lines and squaresFollowers of Lord ShivaLord ShivaFollowers of Lord ShivaShiva as Bridegroom
Hair Bun of a WomanVeerannas Kulavi -- illustration based on a Lepakshi temple muralBattle of Shiva and ArjunaVirupannas Kulavi with dangling decorationsWomen at WorshipWomen of Lepakshi

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The Deccan Plateau The Art of Lepakshi A Fakir with a Fan and Turban