Sri Balaji (Hanuman)
Popular Print
2005 (made)
2005 (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.
Object details
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| Title | Sri Balaji (Hanuman) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Popular print, photographic reproduction of temple deity Sri Balaji (Hanuman) with red and black face, 2005 |
| Physical description | This image is of Balaji (Hanuman) as he is represented in the town of Salasar in Rajasthan. It is a photographic reproduction of an actual temple deity, the face of the deity has been printed over in bright red and the features defined in black. The image is adorned with jewellery and there is a tray of floral offerings in front. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr K. K. Maheshwari |
| Production | bought Rajasthan, India |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | IS.54-2006 |
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| Record created | July 20, 2006 |
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