Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati and Karttikeya
Poster
ca. 1998 (made)
ca. 1998 (made)
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Popular prints such as this are sold outside temples to pilgrims. They are souvenirs of their visit and can be placed inside shrines within the pilgrim’s home.
This print is of the Hindu god Shiva, his wife, Parvati, their sons Ganesha and Karttikeya.
This print is of the Hindu god Shiva, his wife, Parvati, their sons Ganesha and Karttikeya.
Object details
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| Title | Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati and Karttikeya (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink printed on paper. |
| Brief description | Hindu religious poster depicting mythological subject, India, ca. 1998. |
| Physical description | A popular poster depicting Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati and Karttikeya shown here as a family sitting on a golden throne with a golden torana behind them. There is mount Kailasa in the background. As Lord of the Animals, Shiva is shown with his attributes in the rear two hands; an axe ( parashu) and the antelope. On his forehead is his third eye and three horizontal stripes, and on the top of his head is a crescent moon and a fountain. There is a cobra around his neck. Shiva's mount, Nandi, is in front of the throne with a bowl of fruits and a peacock. Ganesh is wearing a pink dhoti and is shown with four hands holding his attributes. At his feet is a mouse which is his vahana (vehicle). Parvati sits with a lotus in one hand and her arm around the baby Karttikeya. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Frank Monaco |
| Production | Rameshwaram, South India |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Popular prints such as this are sold outside temples to pilgrims. They are souvenirs of their visit and can be placed inside shrines within the pilgrim’s home. This print is of the Hindu god Shiva, his wife, Parvati, their sons Ganesha and Karttikeya. |
| Other number | JB 753 - Printer's mark |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.61-1999 |
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| Record created | November 9, 1999 |
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