Important Notice

Karnataka
20th century
Bronze
Height: 21.65 in (55 cm)
Width: 12.79 in (32.5 cm)
Depth: 2.75 in (7 cm)

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Mumbai

This work is cast in two parts which are to be assembled one atop the other. The top and bottom measure 31.5 cm and 23 cm, respectively. The bottom of the sculpture is attached to the wooden base measuring 0.75 x 13.5 x 4.5 in (2 x 34.5 x 11.5 cm)


Goddess Bhairavi embodies the principle of destruction and is considered as the consort of Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Shiva. The name Bhairavi means ‘terrifying’, she is also called Tripura Bhairavi, which indicates that she is the supreme terror in three worlds. Bhairavi is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti and is a very popular deity in Hindu folklore and also among many tantric practitioners.

This processional figure is cast from bronze, into two parts in an interlocking manner. These types of figures were used in temple processions during festivals, hence it is also called Utsava Moorti. This figure is shown holding a damaru (top left), trishul (top right), a weapon (bottom left) and a shield (bottom right), and is highly ornamented with necklaces, bangles and toe rings. Also notice the enhanced lower garment worn by the Goddess Bhairavi.

Karnataka
20th century
Bronze
Height: 21.65 in (55 cm)
Width: 12.79 in (32.5 cm)
Depth: 2.75 in (7 cm)

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Mumbai

This work is cast in two parts which are to be assembled one atop the other. The top and bottom measure 31.5 cm and 23 cm, respectively. The bottom of the sculpture is attached to the wooden base measuring 0.75 x 13.5 x 4.5 in (2 x 34.5 x 11.5 cm)


Goddess Bhairavi embodies the principle of destruction and is considered as the consort of Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Shiva. The name Bhairavi means ‘terrifying’, she is also called Tripura Bhairavi, which indicates that she is the supreme terror in three worlds. Bhairavi is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti and is a very popular deity in Hindu folklore and also among many tantric practitioners.

This processional figure is cast from bronze, into two parts in an interlocking manner. These types of figures were used in temple processions during festivals, hence it is also called Utsava Moorti. This figure is shown holding a damaru (top left), trishul (top right), a weapon (bottom left) and a shield (bottom right), and is highly ornamented with necklaces, bangles and toe rings. Also notice the enhanced lower garment worn by the Goddess Bhairavi.