Andal or Godadevi is a Tamil Alvar saint, who became Vishnu’s beloved and is revered among the devotees as the manifestation of Bhudevi.
In this over 3 feet large granite statue, Andal appears as the bride of Sri Ranganatha, dressed in an elaborate hairdo, jeweled ornaments, and heavy silk garments which are naturalistically delineated by subtle etching of the stone.
The posture and gesture of Andal mirror the Chola icons of goddesses, standing in a Tribhanga pose that renders hard materials such as granite brimming with life with its suppleness.
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