Figure 22. Half-upright sphinx or purushamriga worshipping a Shiva Linga with vilva leaves, holding a lamp and
bell in the passage way of the South Gopuram of the ??? temple in Villianur, Puducherry
Granite
Approximately 15th century
Apporximately 45 cm in height
Photo by Raja Deekshithar, 24 May 2009