The Hindu deity Indrani
Place of OriginTamil Nadu state, India
Dateapprox. 1100-1200
MaterialsStone (gabbro)
DimensionsH. 32 in x W. 17 in x D. 10 in, H. 81.3 cm x W. 43.2 cm x D. 25.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S405
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewIndrani, considered a great beauty, is the wife and consort of Indra, the thunderbolt-wielding storm god, who is king over teh other gods. One of the seven Mother Goddesses, Indrani is the goddess of insight, capable of perceiving the secrets of both the material and spiritual worlds. According to sacred Hindu texts, she was chosen by Indra for immortality due to her magnetic attractions. Indrani is highly regarded in southern India.
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