The huge repertoire of stone carving is best revealed in the architecture and rock-cut sculptures of Lingraja, Jagannath, Mukteshwara and other...
Soap Stone/Green Stone Carving of Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry
Soapstone figures are small, usually measuring half a metre in height. Soapstone is soft and flexible and very popular in Tamil Nadu. These are sold in pilgrimage and tourist centres.