Image title: Kaumari

This wood sculpture shows an image of Kaumari, from the 18th-century A.D.—Kaumari is the feminine form of Subrahmanya, who is known as Kumar. This image of Kaumari sis shown riding on her mount the peacock.

Kaumari can also be spelled as Kaumārī (कौमारी).

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.