Parvati Performing the Panchatapas (Five Austerities) Ritual, 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown

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Parvati Performing the Panchatapas (Five Austerities) Ritual, 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown

Parvati Performing the Panchatapas (Five Austerities) Ritual, 8th-9th century

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8th Century 9th Century Figurine Flame Flames Gauri Goddess Of Air Hand Carved Handicraft Handicrafts Heads Hindu Hinduism Parvati South Asian South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Statuette Black Stone Hindoostan

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This exquisitely hand-carved black stone sculpture depicts the revered Hindu goddess Parvati performing the Panchatapas, or Five Austerities, ritual. Dating from the 8th to 9th century, this figurine originated in South Asia, likely in India or Southeast Asia. Parvati, also known as Gauri and Uma, is the consort of the god Shiva and is often depicted as a graceful and nurturing figure. In this image, she is shown with her hands in gestures of devotion and concentration as she performs the Panchatapas, a ritual of self-discipline and spiritual purification. The goddess is surrounded by flames, symbolizing the fire element, and is believed to have control over the elements of nature. This intricately detailed sculpture, with its delicate features and expressive posture, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the region and the enduring influence of Hinduism. This rare and beautiful artifact is now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it continues to inspire awe and reverence among visitors from around the world.

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