Shailputri (2011) Painting by Pratyasha
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Original Artwork
Painting,
Oil
- Dimensions Height 11.6in, Width 8.3in
- Categories Abstract
In Hindu mythology, Shailputri is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Shailputri is the name given to Durga in her form of "Parvathi". "Shaila" means mountain, "Putri" means "Daughter". Parvathi is the Daughter of Himalayan Mountain. She is worshipped on the first night of "Navaratri" (A Hindu festival[...]
In Hindu mythology, Shailputri is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Shailputri is the name given to Durga in her form of "Parvathi". "Shaila" means mountain, "Putri" means "Daughter". Parvathi is the Daughter of Himalayan Mountain. She is worshipped on the first night of "Navaratri" (A Hindu festival of nine nights).