Goddess Durga Riding on Elephant

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Goddess Durga Riding on Elephant

Accession No : 86/310

Durga is depicted seated on an elephant. Two serpents can be spotted near the crown of the goddess. Jewellery on the body of the goddess is highlighted with gold pigment. The elephant is also wearing a head gear. The goddess is shown with hands with no weapons/symbols in any of the hands.

Gallery

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Source

  • RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
  • CollectionMuseum Collection

Provenance

  • CountryIndia
  • StateRajasthan

Period

  • Start DateMid 20th century

Condition

  • ConditionGood
  • Action NoteCNR

Dimensions

  • Measurement (CMS)79 x 57 x 42
  • Weight (GRMS)0.00

Significance

  • ReligiousDurga on Elephant, a symbol of peace and prosperity. The arrival or departure of goddess Durga on an elephant means that the mother will fill your life with good deeds, blessings, love and happiness. The departure of the Mother Goddess riding on an elephant is a sign of the best year.

Description

  • DescriptionDurga is depicted seated on an elephant. Two serpents can be spotted near the crown of the goddess. Jewellery on the body of the goddess is highlighted with gold pigment. The elephant is also wearing a head gear. The goddess is shown with hands with no weapons/symbols in any of the hands.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • Referencehttps://presswire18.com
  • KeywordDurga, Goddess, Devi, Durga Maa, Elephant, Mythology