Mahaperiyava - “The Great Elder" comic A swan is a sophisticated

A swan is a sophisticated bird and is rarely seen dirty

Shiva's mount and so is often represented outside the main doorway of early Hindu temples

This hand-painted wooden sculpture recreation shows Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seated in intimate repose on an elaborately carved throne

to build endurance and bring balance

Mahaperiyava - “The Great Elder" comic A swan is a sophisticatedThe Sage of Kanchi or Mahaperiyava (meaning, "The great elder") was the 68th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Mahaperiyava dedicated his life to the deity Kamakshi in the premises where he was the spiritual head, Kamakshi Amman temple. Throughout his life, Mahaperiyava practiced the Advaita philosophy of his guru, Adi Shankaracharya, the great Hindu philosopher and reformist. Mahaperiyava renovated multiple temples across India