Vithoba Rakhumai

22.2946,22.2947

Vithoba Rakhumai

22.2946,22.2947

Description

These images are of Vithoba also known as Vitthala or Pandurang and his consort Rakhumai.They are predominantly worshipped in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The main shrine of Vithoba is in Pandharpur, Maharashtra.Vithoba is considered as the manifestation of lord Vishnu and hence sometimes depicted holding shankha (conch) and chakra (wheel)which are attributes of Vishnu. Both Vithoba and Rakhumai are always depicted standing on a brick with their hands resting on waist - akimbo.

Sir Ratan Tata Art Collection.

Collection

Sculptures

Object Type

Metal Image

Material

Brass

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

Lost wax process

Date

Early 20th Century CE

Location

Maharashtra

Dimension

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