File talk:Makaram Thoranum at Halibedu.jpg

- In regard to the Makara on the right of this image: Can anyone please identify these things and explain their symbolism.
 * 1) - who is seated on top?
 * 2) - what are they holding?
 * 3) - who is the smaller one seated behind?
 * 4) - what are they holding?
 * 5) - what is the curley design behind? a peacock tail?
 * 6) - is that something immediately above the ear?
 * 7) - what is makara holding curled in it's trunk?
 * 8) - what is above that?
 * 9) - what is flowing down from the mouth?
 * 10) - what are the 5 "?" shaped images spewing up from the mouth to create the arch?
 * 11) - why are there 5?
 * 12) - who are the 2 figures under the arch?
 * 13) - who are the 12 figures supporting the floor upon which the 2 figures under the arch are enthroned?
 * 14) - are these 12 figures any relationship to the 12 Jyotirlingas? or 12 signs of the zodiac? or 12 something else?
 * 15) - what other symbolism is involved with these makara images?
 * ...Sorry for all the questions, but just trying to understand more so I can expand the article 'Makara" and make it more meaningful to it's readers.

(published references to any answers of the questions will be appreciated, actually answers can just be references or links)- Marcus334  (Talk)  22:45, 21 January 2011 (UTC)