Kirtimukha (Sanskrit: कीर्तिमुख , kīrtimukha, also kīrttimukha, a bahuvrihi compound translating to "glorious face") is the name of a swallowing fierce face with huge fangs, and gaping mouth, very common in the iconography of Hindu temple architecture in India and Southeast Asia, and often also found in Buddhist architecture. [1]

Nov 15, 2023 · The Kirtimukha or ‘Face of Glory’, is a ferocious monster face with protruding eye-balls, huge fangs and gaping mouth found in temple architecture allover Asia. The Kirthimukha is a protector...

Sep 28, 2023 · Unveiling the Mystical Guardian of Hindu Mythology. Kirtimukha, often spelled “Kirtimukhi” or “Kala,” is a frequently used motif in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art and iconography, especially in India and other South Asian countries.

Jun 16, 2021 · Article explains the meaning and significance of Kirtikukha in Indian temples. They are found in Hindu and Jain temples, in Bodh Gaya Temple too. One of the most intriguing and …

Feb 15, 2024 · Kirtimukha frequently adorns temple pinnacles and deity images, especially in South Indian architectural styles. It serves as a protective guardian, warding off malevolent forces from sacred spaces. Distinguished by its consuming action, Kirtimukha differs from the lion face motif (Simhamukha).

May 11, 2014 · बहुत से भारतीय मंदिरों में मुख्य द्वार के ऊपर या गर्भगृह के द्वार पर धड़रहित एक डरावना सिर आपको घूरता या मुस्कुराता मिलेगा। क्या है इस मुख के पीछे की कहानी - बता रहे हैं सद्‌गुरु –.

Jul 26, 2020 · Kirtimukha, also known as the “face of glory,” is a fascinating symbol in Hindu mythology that has captured the imagination of countless people throughout the ages. This ferocious creature is often depicted as a fearsome monster with gaping jaws and sharp teeth, but it also represents a powerful force of protection and transformation.

Impressed by the creature’s obedience and fierceness, Shiva named it Kirtimukha, which translates to "face of glory" or "face of fame." Shiva then assigned Kirtimukha a prestigious role: to guard the thresholds of temples and homes.

Jul 14, 2024 · Have you ever noticed a ferocious, wide-mouthed face adorning the entrance of a Hindu temple? This isn't some random architectural flourish; it's Kirtimukha, the "glorious face," a powerful guardian spirit steeped in myth and symbolism. Today, we delve into the story of Kirtimukha and explore his role as a protector on the threshold.

Jan 8, 2021 · Rahu’s head or kirtimukha is is seen in the apexes of the tall gopurams, and repeated on gavaksha emblems throughout the temple superstructure, on the bhumis , and cornices of south Indian temples where it is depicted in its full meaning, as the Head, and Prakriti in the arch below it.