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Shiva, Meenakshi and Vishnu

Poster
ca. 1998 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleShiva, Meenakshi and Vishnu (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 Meenakshi, Shiva and Vishnu. Meenakshi is in the centre and is green in colour. Shiva is to the left of her, he has a third eye and three horizontal stripes on his forehead. Vishnu is to the right of her and is blue in colour. They are all adorned with gold jewellery and wear ornate crowns.
Dimensions
  • Board size 30cms x25cms. height: 19..5cm
  • Width: 14.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mr Frank Monaco
Object history
This is printed for Arumigu Meenkshi Thirukkalyanam, Madhurai.
Production
Madhurai, 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.
Collection
Accession number
IS.91-1999

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Record createdNovember 9, 1999
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