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Miniature painting showing Hindu god Shiva

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from Punjab Hills, Hinchal Pradesh, India

Postcard of Miniature painting showing Hindu god Shiva.
000-180-000-778-C
© National Museums Scotland

Miniature painting showing Hindu god Shiva

This miniature painting depicts one of the favourite scenes of Hindu beliefs - the moving of the god Shiva, his consort Parvati and their sons from one camp to another in the Himalayas. It was painted around 1830, and may be in Mandi Kagra style.

The painting shows Shiva extending his hand to help Parvati, who carries their son Kartikeya. The monkey-god Hanuman carries their baggage, while in the background their son the elephant god Ganesha and Parvati's peacock ride Shiva's bull, Nandi.

Representations of scenes from Hindu belief have traditionally been a part of most people's lives, from carvings and paintings in temples and palaces, to small images kept at home. This painting was probably made for a well-to-do person.


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Online ID: 000-180-000-778-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  K.1997.982
Date: Around 1830
c. 1830
Material: Paper; opaque mineral colours and gold
Dimensions: 290 mm L x 240 mm W
What: Painting / miniature
Subject:
Who: Ganesha
Hanuman
Karttikeya
Nandi
Parvati
Richmond Inglis Collection
Shiva
Where: India, Hinchal Pradesh
Punjab Hills
South Asia, Himalayas
Event:
Description: Miniature painting depicting the Hindu god Shiva, his wife the goddess Parvati and their two children moving camp in the Himalayas: Indian, Punjab Hills, probably Mandi Kangra style, c. 1830
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