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Devi revered by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  • Description

    Devi, the Great Goddess, whose powers incorporate those of the other gods, sits on a lotus playing the vina. She is attended by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the three principal Hindu gods, who pay their respects.

  • Details

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    Associated place
    Asia › India › north-west India › Punjab Hills (place of creation)
    Date
    early 18th century
    Material and technique
    gouache on paper
    Dimensions
    mount 40.1 x 55.3 cm (height x width)
    page 18 x 28.1 cm (height x width)
    painting without border 16.4 x 26.6 cm (height x width)
    Material index
    processed material › paper
    Technique index
    covered › coated › painted,
    marked › painted,
    decorated › painted,
    painted
    Object type index
    visual representation › painting
    No. of items
    1
    Credit line
    Purchased, 1979.
    Accession no.
    EA1979.8

Glossary

Vishnu

  • Vishnu

    Vishnu is, with Shiva, one of the two most important gods in later Hinduism. He is regarded as sustainer of the universe and maintainer of order. Assuming various forms (avatars), he restores the balance of good and evil in the world.

Location

    • First floor | Room 33 | Mughal India

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