Animal Imitation Collection

Fasidega Temple, Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal
Fasidega Temple, Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal

Lion statues, Taleju Temple, Durbar Square
Lion statues outside a gate at the Taleju Temple, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Prambanan Temple wall details
Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu Temple site in Indonesia, near Yogyakarta - Central Java.The temple is decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana

Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Siddhi Lakshmi Temple. The steps up to the temple are flanked by horses, garlanded rhinos, human-faced lions and camels. The temple itself is built in the classic shikhara style.Bhaktapur Durbar

Stone stele with demotic script depicting black solar disk with spread wings, from the Serapeum
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Stone stele with demotic script written in ink and depiction of black solar disk (the night) with spread wings. From the Serapeum

Hornet spinner, a type of freshwater fishing lure

Sammy, a type of saltwater fishing lure

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"Animal Imitation: Exploring the Complexity and Connection of Animal Themes in Nepal's Fasidega Temple" In the heart of Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal, lies a hidden gem known as Fasidega Temple. Adorned with vibrant animal imitations, this temple stands out with its bright colors and intricate designs. As you approach the temple, you are greeted by majestic lion statues guarding its entrance. These magnificent creatures symbolize strength and power, setting the tone for what awaits inside. Stepping into the temple's inner sanctum, you are captivated by a digital illustration showcasing various fishing lures attached to blades. The close-up view reveals their complexity and hints at their effectiveness in determining working depths, and is an art form that mimics nature to entice underwater dwellers. Moving on from surface fishing techniques, another digital illustration showcases a rod and rig set-up specifically designed for Pike fishing. The wire trace and fly combination demonstrate how anglers imitate prey to lure these fierce predators. Continuing our exploration in fishing tactics, we come across a digital illustration depicting a pike fishing rig equipped with braid line and wire biting trace. This setup ensures both durability and efficiency when targeting these elusive creatures. Further down the display panel is an intriguing depiction of a team of fishing flies submerged underwater. Each fly plays its role harmoniously – with one rising as the lightest fly while two heavier-weighted nymphs act as droppers – creating an irresistible illusion for fish seeking their next meal. Delving deeper into underwater angling strategies, we encounter yet another digital illustration showcasing a single-fly rig used in salmon fishing. This technique emulates natural movement patterns to attract these prized fish species successfully. The final masterpiece portrays an array of fly-fishing flies submerged beneath water's surface—a testament to skilled craftsmanship aimed at deceiving even the most discerning fish species lurking below.