LaurieAnnie's photos with the keyword: Hindu

Kumara Seated on a Peacock Date: 11th–12th century Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) Medium: Gilt-copper alloy Dimensions: H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm); W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Stoll, 1984 Accession Number: 1984.494.3 Description: Kumara, "the everlasting youthful son," is an epithet of Skanda, the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is also identified with Karttikeya, the god of war in the Hindu pantheon. Here, he is depicted riding his vehicle, the peacock Paravani, a creature renowned for its aggressiveness and speed in combat. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/6000...

Shiva as Mahesha or Brahma India (Tamil Nadu), Chola period, 10th century Granite Text abridged from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Garuda ( Vishnu's Mount) Seated in Royal Ease India (Tamil Nadu), Pandya dynasty, second half of the 8th- early 9th century Granite Accession # 1983.518 Garuda is the great solar bird ridden by the Hindu god Vishnu. In this representation, however, his only birdlike characteristics are are wings, the tips of which have broken off. He sits in the relaxed posture of the maharajalilasana (royal ease) and projects a noble and serene presence. He probably attended a statue of Vishnu similar to the one exhibited in this gallery. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Seated four-armed Vishnu, Pandya dynasty (?–1350), second half of 8th–early 9th century Tamil Nadu, India Granite; H. 9 ft. 9 in. (298.2 cm) Purchase, The Charles Engelhard Foundation Gift, in memory of Charles Engelhard, 1984 (1984.296) Dating to the second half of the eighth century, this colossal seated Vishnu is a rare example of the art of the Pandya dynasty, which ruled from around Madurai in southernmost India. In Hinduism, Vishnu's function is the preservation of the world. The four-armed god sits on a lion throne in the relaxed posture of lalitasana, his right leg resting on top of the throne and his pendant left leg on a small double lotus attached to the projecting step. In his raised left hand the deity originally held a conch; the raised rear right hand would have held the chakra (war discus). The front lowered left hand rests on the left thigh, and the front right hand would have been raised in the fear-allaying gesture (abhayamudra). Part of an ovoid nimbus with stylized flame emanating from its outer perimeters frames the deity's head and high crown. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/toah/ho/06/sss/hod_1984.296.htm

Standing Four-Armed Vishnu Period: Gupta period Date: 5th century Culture: India (Uttar Pradesh) Medium: Terracotta Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987 Accession Number: 1987.142.293 Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/6000...

Title/Object Name: Vishnu Rescuing Gajendra, the Lord of the Elephants Culture: India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir) Date: 8th–9th century Medium: Stone Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1986 Accession Number: 1986.306 Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_...

Title/Object Name: Vishnu Rescuing Gajendra, the Lord of the Elephants Culture: India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir) Date: 8th–9th century Medium: Stone Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1986 Accession Number: 1986.306 Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_...

Title/Object Name: Standing Four-Armed Kartikeya, the God of War Culture: India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir) Date: 6th–7th century Medium: Stone Dimensions: H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1988 Accession Number: 1988.260 Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_...

Agni Medium: Sandstone Place Made: Central region, Madhya Pradesh, India Dates: early 10th century Dimensions: 32 1/2 x 10 in. (82.6 x 25.4 cm) Collections: Asian Art Museum Location: This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Arts of India, 2nd Floor Accession Number: 77.199 Credit Line: Gift of Bernice and Robert Dickes Text from: www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3868/Agni/s...

Agni Medium: Sandstone Place Made: Central region, Madhya Pradesh, India Dates: early 10th century Dimensions: 32 1/2 x 10 in. (82.6 x 25.4 cm) Collections: Asian Art Museum Location: This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Arts of India, 2nd Floor Accession Number: 77.199 Credit Line: Gift of Bernice and Robert Dickes Text from: www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3868/Agni/s...

Goddess Durga Medium: Sandstone Dates: 8th century Dimensions: 27 7/8 x 16 1/8 in. (70.8 x 41 cm) Collections: Asian Art Museum Location: This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Arts of India, 2nd Floor Accession Number: 79.254.2 Credit Line: Gift of Georgia and Michael de Havenon Text from: www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/106139/Godd...