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Project / Collection India Office Private Papers Language Not applicable Subject Shiva Images

1. Mss Eur D1224/37(18)

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Mss Eur D1224/37(18)
Title:
Nil Kunteswar. Siva. This stone is now being used as part of a fence to keep goats out of the back of the Siva Temple. The position of the feet is unusual. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography Close view of sculpture from the Shiva Temple at Nilkanteshwar.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
23 Nov 1953
Extent:
1 item

2. Mss Eur F191/332(1116)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F191/332(1116)
Title:
From Santiniketan; 35 numbered photographs, with a separate description: Sculpture on the temple wall (which is left of Mrs. Bake in no.20). The upper relief shows Markandeya, whose fate was to die at 16, according to the stars. He worshipped Shiva and was granted the gift that he would always remain 16 years old. At the fixed moment the god of death came collect his prey. He is seen here on the right with his noose to bind the soul. In the middle Shiva's linga and Markandeya embracing this ...
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Detail of the sculpture on the temple wall. The upper relief shows Markandeya, whose fate was to die at 16, according to the stars. He worshipped Shiva and was granted the gift that he would always remain 16 years old. At the fixed moment the god of death came t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Dec 1933
Extent:
1 item