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Posted 1 month ago
This small panel, probably for worship in a household shrine, depicts an enthroned Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, attended by his consort, Sita,and to her right Rama’s younger brother, Lakshmana, holding a bow. The noble ensemble is being venerated by an assembly of holy men (rishis) and Hanuman’s monkey army, all holding their hands in anjali mudra, a gesture of reverence. Hanuman himself kneels before his Lord and touches his foot, an act of profound respect. The divine setting is evoked by the architecture, typical of a south Indian temple shrine and gateway (gopura), enhanced by celestial musicians and garland bearers (vidyadharas) who resemble European cherubs. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Nayak sculpture, especially miniature works in ivory, came to display an increasing awareness of European imagery.
Posted 2 months ago
Ras lila is a popular form of folk theatre in the regions of Mathura, Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, especially during the festivals of Krishna Janmashtami and Holi
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Posted 3 months ago
Caged goddess. Because indian streets are not very safe for women even if she as well armed as this idol.
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Posted 3 months ago
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Shiva as Brahma
late 900s or early 1000s
South India
The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Shiva as Brahma
late 900s or early 1000s
South India
The Cleveland Museum of Art
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