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Wooden model of a chariot (ratha). From Northern Tamil Nadu / southern Andhra Pradesh Late 18th CE. Temple festivals are a major part of the Hindu calendar all over India. In southern India images of gods are taken in processions through the streets on palanquins (covered litters) or on the wooden sculptures of the aniumal vehicles (vahanas) specific to each deity. On festival days bronze processional images of the deity are placed on decorated wooden chariots (rathas); this is a model of such a chariot. H. 220 cm. Inv. AC 1793,0511.1.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART346737
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1578px × 2628px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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18th century CE
Chariot
Festival
Hinduism
Model, Three Dimensional
Tamil Nadu, Southern India
Wheel
Woodcarving