Image title: Bhavani (multi-armed)

This wood sculpture shows an image of Bhavani (multi-armed) who is carrying her attributes like a goad, a pasa, a bow, a sword and a shield. She is flanked by minor Goddesses and other attendants. Devi and Chamunda (Camunda) seen on right and the left and Panchmatrika (Pancamatrika) are accompanied on the head part.

Bhavani can also be spelled as Bhavānī (भवानी).

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 Nepal wood sculpture (kashtha-kala) section.