Title

Wish-Fulfilling Cow

Caption

Wish-Fulfilling Cow (Kamdhenu) About 1900-1950. In Hindu mythology a Kamdhenu is a miraculous cow who can give her owner whatever he desires. This example and its pair are hybrid creatures, with the body of a cow, the head of a woman, the wings of an eagle and the tail of a peacock. They were used in the great street processions performed during south Indian temple festivals. Painted wood. Southern India (Tamil Nadu)

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A10_490

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (6,0Mb) / 15,5in x 15,0in / 4654 x 4506 (300dpi)

Keywords

20th Century Statue Carved Carving Hindu Hinduism Religious Religious Art Religion Mythology Kamdhenu Wish Wishing Wish-fulfilling Cow Animal Holy Holy Cow Miraculous Miracle Desire Wings Wing Woman Peacock Indian India Temple Festival Painted Paint Wood Wooden Tamil Nadu 20th Century