Astrologer (a Brahmin who interprets the almanac for villagers) and wife: the man holds a palm-leaf manuscript.
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Astrologer (a Brahmin who interprets the almanac for villagers) and wife; the man holds a palm-leaf manuscript. Inscribed: ‘A Panchangee or Kalender & his Wife.’
The Joshi, or village astrologer, squatting on the ground with a horoscope in his hand. March 1872. Artist(s): Kipling, John Lockwood (1837-1911)
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The ‘Joshi,’ or village astrologer, squatting on the ground with a horoscope in his hand. March 1872. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘J.L.K. Khangaum March 1872;’ on back in pencil: ‘No 24. The Josi (village priest and astrologer).’