Ellora, Interior of the Indur Subha with figure of Indra c. 1869

Editor: This photograph by Colin Murray captures the Indur Subha at Ellora. The image is dominated by a large sculpture of Indra. What can you tell me about its significance? Curator: Indra, in this context, isn't just a deity, but a symbol. Consider the lotus he sits upon, the very ground of being. What does that imply about the power, not just of Indra, but of belief itself? Editor: That's fascinating, it shows how deeply integrated faith was in the construction and art. I hadn't considered the lotus as a symbol in that way before. Curator: Indeed. It is a reminder that images are never just what they seem; they are containers of cultural memory. Editor: I'll definitely look at art with a new perspective now!