Explain the symbolism of the Eternal Shiva from the Cave-Temple at Elephanta

What will be an ideal response?


Essay responses should include these points:
Three heads of Shiva are seen in the relief sculpture, but five heads are implied.
The heads summarize Shiva's fivefold nature as creator, protector, destroyer, obscurer, and releaser.
The figures exhibit a naturalistic style of the figures and have distinctive features.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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