Bahuchara Mata on a Rooster
This lithograph depicts the Hindu goddess of chastity and fertility. Understood as an incarnation of Shakti, she is the patroness of the hijra (transgender) community. She holds a sword, a text of scriptures, a trident, and a lotus flower. She is seated on a rooster, which symbolizes innocence, and is attended by worshippers.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bahuchara Mata on a Rooster
- Artist: Brijbasi Printers
- Date: 1950s
- Culture: India, Mumbai and Mathura
- Medium: Photo-offset lithography
- Dimensions: Sheet: 13 7/8 × 9 9/16 in. (35.2 × 24.3 cm)
Image: 12 7/8 × 8 1/2 in. (32.7 × 21.6 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of John and Fausta Eskenazi, 2025
- Object Number: 2025.269.7
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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