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Title
Mughal Men Admiring the Miraculous Ice Lingam at Amarnath, India, ca. 1600, Opaque watercolour and gold on paper, AKM154
Description
Pilgrimage is both a spiritual journey and an experience of wonder. This painting depicts a visit by three men to the Amarnath Cave, a shrine located in the Himalayan Mountains of Kashmir, where they marvel at a natural ice pillar or stalagmite. For the devout Hindu, the phallic form of the ice reveals the powerful presence of the divine Mahadeva, a form of Shiva with the power to answer all prayers. The Amarnath Cave continues to be a pilgrimage destination for both Muslims and Hindus today.
Publisher
Aga Khan Museum
Date
ca. 1600
Contributor
Aga Khan Museum
Rights
Aga Khan Museum
Format
Dimensions: 27.6 x 20.1 cm
Materials: Opaque watercolour and gold on paper
Materials: Opaque watercolour and gold on paper
Language
Arabic
Identifier
AKM154
Coverage
India
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