Sri Ranganathar
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 Ranganathar (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Popular print showing Sri Ranganathar reclining on the celestial serpent Adisesha, other temple deities and temple lamps in front, Srirangam temple, South India, 2005 |
| Physical description | This image is of Sri Ranganathar, the resting form of the Lord Vishnu. He is seen reclining on the celestial serpent Adisesha. In front of him there are a group of other temple deities and on the right hand side there are some temple lamps. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr K. K. Maheshwari |
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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.32-2006 |
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| Record created | November 30, 2006 |
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