Vaishnavi
The Vaishnavi sculpture, one of the Sapta Matrikas, the seven divine mother goddesses in Hindu tradition. Believed to have emerged from Lord Vishnu, she shares his divine attributes. Vaishnavi is portrayed with four arms, holding a conch (Shankha), discus (Chakra), mace (Gada), and lotus (Padma), along with a baby, symbolizing her protective and nurturing nature. Like Vishnu, her sacred vahana, Garuda, reinforces her strength and divine authority. This finely crafted sculpture reflects the artistic and spiritual depth of early Hindu tradition, capturing Vaishnavi’s power and grace with remarkable detail.
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DIMENSIONS/ SIZE
89 x 50 x 11 cm
COLLECTION THEME ( OUT OF THE 5 )
Archaeology/Art
GALLERY
Gallery D
OBJECT TYPE
Sculpture
REGION
Saraikela, Jharkhand
ACCESSION NO. / MUSEUM ID NO.
Arch. 10815
TIME PERIOD
6th Century CE
MATERIAL
Grey Sand Stone
