Image title: Chandraghanta

This terra cotta sculpture shows an image of Chandraghanta, from the 17th century A.D.—Chandraghanta can also be spelled as Candraghanta, Candraghaṇṭā (चन्द्रघण्टा) or Chandraghaṇṭā.

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.