Gods from the Hindu pantheon dominate and are classified under Saivite and Vaishnavite groups. Prominent among these are powerful Natarajas, Shiva performing the dance of creation, a Chola Ardhanarisvara, the Lord who is half woman, a 9th century Somaskanda from North Arcot district, a 10th century Chola group of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman. 

Government State Museum and
National Art Gallery 
Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai.
Tel: 8269638 

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