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Summary

The Cow with 84 deities
Artist
Fritz Schleicher lithographic transfer of Raja Ravi Varma original.
Title
The Cow with 84 deities
Publisher
Ravi Varma Press, Karla Lonavla
Description
Inside the cow are drawn images of the major Hindu gods and goddesses.
Date 1897
date QS:P571,+1897-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Dimensions height: 29 cm (11.4 in); width: 35 cm (13.8 in)
dimensions QS:P2048,29.09U174728
dimensions QS:P2049,35.07U174728
Accession number
Registered No 530
Inscriptions

The demon with sword states, "O human beings, watch the meat eaters in Kali yuga".

The man in the front of the cow with raised hands states, "please don't kill, the cow is the life source for everyone".

Below the cow, a community of diverse background is sharing milk and milk products.

Above the cow, are two Sanskrit verses (shlokas) about the selfless giving by the cow, a virtue like those of one's parents and the gods.
Notes Part of pamphlets circulated by various Agorakshanasabh (“cow protection leagues”) and “wandering ascetics” as a protest against cattle slaughter.
References
Source/Photographer http://www.indianartcollectors.com/artist/RajaRaviVarma
Other versions
  • 1890
    1890

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