Jyeshtha Flanked by Her Children, 9th–10th century

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Jyeshtha Flanked by Her Children, Chola period (880–1279), 9th–10th century, India (Tamil Nadu), Granite, H. 32 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 27 1/8 in. ( cm), Sculpture, Jyestha is the goddess of bad fortune, embodying all that is inauspicious. As the embodiment of disease and poverty, she is worshiped to prevent such misfortunes. Here, she is seen enthroned, holding a blue lotus (nilotpala) and flanked by her crow-headed standard (dhvaja

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