Image: GangaTerracottaAhichchhatra

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Description: Photograph of the Hindu goddess Ganga, the deified Ganges River, in terracotta from Ahichchhatra, U.P., India, Gupta, 5th century CE. Following iconographic prescription, Ganga stands on her mount, the Makara, a mythological crocodile-like aquatic monster and holds a full pot of water in her hand, while an attendant holds a parasol over her. The dimensions of the art-work are: height: 171 cm (67 in), width: 74 cm (29 in), depth: 40 cm (16 in). From the National Museum of India, New Delhi, taken by Fowler&fowler«Talk» 14:07, 15 May 2011 (UTC)
Title: GangaTerracottaAhichchhatra
Credit: Description accompanying the exhibit at National Museum, New Delhi. Transferred from en.wikipedia by SreeBot
Author: Fowler&fowler«Talk» 14:07, 15 May 2011 (UTC) Uploaded by Fowler&fowler at en.wikipedia
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