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Skanda the attacker is also the god of war and known as Karttikeya. He is sometimes called the 'lord of grahas', one who brings or causes diseases especially children's ailments. He is said to be the mythical son of Shiva and Parvati.
Title
Shiva with the Ganges Flowing from His Head and Parvati Seated on a Tiger Skin with Ganesha, Skanda and Nandi Bull Surrounded by Devotees
Medium
gouache & oxidised gold on paper (?)
Measurements
H 14.9 x W 22.6 cm
Accession number
27741i
Acquisition method
presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome
Work type
Watercolour
Wellcome Collection
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