Divine Conch Hindu God Varaha
by Brigitte Emme
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8.000 x 10.000 inches
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Title
Divine Conch Hindu God Varaha
Artist
Brigitte Emme
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Ancient shell (conch) carving depicting the Hindu God Varaha, photo taken at University of Florida's museum. Also known as a "Shankh" or "Sankha".
Per Wikipedia:
In the Vishnu Purana, Varaha represents yajna (sacrifice), as the eternal upholder of the earth. His feet represent the Vedas (scriptures). His tusks represent sacrificial stakes. His teeth are offerings. His mouth is the altar with tongue of sacrificial fire. The hair on his head denotes the sacrificial grass. The eyes represent the day and the night. The head represents the seat of the Brahmin (priest). The mane represents the hymns of the Vedas. His nostrils are for oblation. His joints represent the various ceremonies. The ears are said to indicate rites (voluntary and obligatory). Thus, Varaha is the embodiment of the Supreme Being who brings order amidst chaos in the world by his sacrifice.
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March 23rd, 2013
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