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Subject Hindu divinities Level [40] File

1. Add Or 615

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Add Or 615
Title:
Pasupati Siva: Siva as Lord of the Beasts wearing horns kneeling before a lingam.
Scope & Content:
Pasupati Shiva: Shiva as Lord of the Beasts wearing deer horns kneeling before a lingam. Inscribed: ‘Muni or Sogo devotee of Siva worshipping the Lingam.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 616

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Add Or 616
Title:
Visnu as Rama.
Scope & Content:
Vishnu as Rama. Inscribed: ‘Vishnu as Ram chumdra.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 617

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Add Or 617
Title:
Visnu
Scope & Content:
Vishnu. Inscribed: ‘Vishnu.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

4. Add Or 619

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Add Or 619
Title:
Visnu as Narayan holding lotus flowers.
Scope & Content:
Vishnu as Narayan holding lotus flowers. Inscribed: ‘Narayan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

5. Add Or 750

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Add Or 750
Title:
Drawing in red called Sona representing the asterism Sravana which is drawn on the house wall on the Solono day
Scope & Content:
Drawing in red called Sona representing the asterism Sravana which is drawn on the house wall on the Solono day and worshipped by placing sweetmeats before it which are afterwards given to Brahmins. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

6. Add Or 751

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Add Or 751
Title:
Drawing of the Naga Panchami festival, 5th lunar Bhadon (August)., the snake god in his dwelling
Scope & Content:
Drawing for the Naga Panchami festival, 5th lunar Bhadon (August). The drawing is done in black on the house wall and represents the snake god in his dwelling. It is supposed to prevent the house from being infested with snakes. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Build...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

7. Add Or 752

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Add Or 752
Title:
Drawing for a wall-painting for Kartik and Diwali showing (a) Radha on a peacock, (b) the goddess Amanashya on a peacock, (c) Laksmi smiling.
Scope & Content:
Drawing for a wall-painting for Kartik (October to November) and Diwali showing (a) Radha on a peacock, (b) the goddess Amanasya on a peacock, (c) Laksmi standing. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary, Plate III. H. A. Rose. W. Griggs...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

8. Add Or 753

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Add Or 753
Title:
Floor painting for the Devathan day in Kartik.
Scope & Content:
Floor painting for the Devathan day in Kartik (October to November). Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary, Plate IV. H.A. Rose. W. Griggs;’ on back in pencil: ‘Original drawings of Mr H.A. Rose’s Article on Superstitions and Ceremonie...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

9. Add Or 896

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Add Or 896
Title:
Harihara
Scope & Content:
The combined form of Siva and Visnu, Hara Hari. Inscribed: ‘30. Hara Hari.’ Lithographed outline; 450 by 290 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1865
Extent:
1 Item

10. Add Or 897

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Add Or 897
Title:
Matsya avatar
Scope & Content:
‘Matsya’ (fish)’ avatara,’ first incarnation of Visnu. Inscribed: ‘1. Matsya Avatar.’ Lithographed outline; 430 by 280 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1865
Extent:
1 Item

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