Abstract
In India, we find the worship of great mother in varying forms. The Female figures from Indus civilization indicate the fertility cult. , the early records of terracotta sculpture are the evidences. Since IInd century A.D. Devi Durga, Lakshmi and Matraka are remain popular and worshipped. The goddess on a lion depicted first time in Kushan Period. Some of the goddess is the anthromorphic personification of nature. The Yakshis are the nature goddess. In Folk societies, socialization, education, recreation and communication of new ideas moral values and knowledge are inculcated by the women. They are the active bearer of oral tradition in India.
Highlights
In India, we find the worship of great mother in varying forms
The typical iconography of snake deties could be seen in stylized form .The nude Goddess Lajja Gauri is seated in uttanpad posture are depicted at Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujrat and Maharashtra
Lakhmi is one of the earliest deities represented by the Indian artist. (Bhartkalyan)The word Lakshmi derived from the term lakshna which means means sign, symbol, lucky mark
Summary
In India, we find the worship of great mother in varying forms. The Female figures from Indus civilization indicate the fertility cult. , the early records of terracotta sculpture are the evidences. Cite This Article: Dr Anjali Pandey, “WOMEN AS GODDESS IN INDIAN ART” International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah, Vol 4, No 3 (2016): 205-208. In Indian art mother goddess is one of the loving subjects for the artist. In ancient India we find the worship of great mother in varying forms.
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