A Magnificent Gaṅgadhara Image in Bengal Art
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This paper highlights on the Gaṅgadhara image in Bengal art which is recovered from the archaeological site Deulbari area of South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal. Gaṅgadhara one of important forms of Śiva has been recovered from different parts of India. The sculptures of this particular image are not found in Bengal art. This paper aims to highlight the benedictory verses of literary and inscriptional reference which focuses the aesthetic importance of this image. Key Words: Iconographic form, reference of literary and inscriptional source, image of Bengal
Author: Dasgupta, Kallol
Institution: The Sanskrit College and University
Language: English
Topic: Indian and Buddhist Studies
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6912181073
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