Image title: Shailaputri

This terra cotta sculpture shows an image of Shailaputri, from the 17th century A.D.—Shailaputri can also be spelled as Sailaputri or Śailaputrī (शैलपुत्री).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu terra cotta (mrinmaya-kala) sculpture section.