Varahi

Varahi
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Here, the two-armed Varahi with a halo around her head stands with her face turned upward. She holds a club in her right hand and a child in her left. She is wearing a beautiful necklace, end of which is dangling between her breasts. She seems to be wearing a saree with a girdle reaching her feet; and a garland (vanamala) which hangs down to her knees. A buffalo, Varahi’s mount (vahana) stands behind her.

The Varahi sculpture is made of sandstone. It is sourced from Madhya Pradesh and dates back to 9th century CE. It probably belongs to Chandella Dynasty period.

Dimension of sculpture is 52 X 21 cm.

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