Parvati

About the Art

This finely detailed image of the goddess Parvati was designed to be carried in festivals. It would be adorned with colorful silks, flower garlands and other accessories, expressions of love and care from her devotees. Practices like this continue today, for the Hindu tradition is important to millions of people around the world, including in Dayton.

FEATURED IMAGE
Artist(s) unknown (India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period, 880–1279), Parvati, 12th century, bronze, height 301/2 inches (77.5 cm). Museum purchase with funds provided by Mrs. Theodore C. Dye in memory of her husband Mr. Theodore Cole Dye,1966.46