A Brahmin praying to Vishnu, pouring water on the saligram. Lithograph.

  • Belnos, S. C., Mrs.
Date:
1851
Reference:
580425i
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A Brahmin pours water on a saligram, a black stone in which fossil ammonites are embedded. Saligrams are considered sacred to Vishnu and are found near the Ghandaki river in Nepal. They are believed to be endowed with spiritual energy and their worship is widespread

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[London] : [publisher not identified], 1851 ([London] : Day & Son)

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1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; image 32.5 x 26 cm

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Poojah of Vishnoo, pouring water on the saligram

Reference

Wellcome Collection 580425i

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