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Votivplatte

20. Jahrhundert | Rudolf Leyden

As Virabhadra, Shiva cut off the head of his first wife's father out of anger because the latter had not invited him to a sacrificial ceremony due to his behavior. Although he brought Daksha back to life with the head of a goat, his wife Sati died of shame. On Shiva's right is Daksha with a goat's head. The exchange of the head causes a transformation of the opponent into a devotee of the god.

As Virabhadra, Shiva cut off the head of his first wife's father out of anger because the latter had not invited him to a sacrificial ceremony due to his behavior. Although he brought Daksha back to life with the head of a goat, his wife Sati died of shame. On Shiva's right is Daksha with a goat's head. The exchange of the head causes a transformation of the opponent into a devotee of the god.

Collector:
Rudolf Leyden

Time:
20. Jahrhundert

Object Name
Votivplatte

Culture
Indien

Material/technology:
Kupfer

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Invs.
167003