Title
Man suspended by hooks, swung through air at ceremony honouring Mariatale
Caption
Man suspended by hooks, swung through air at ceremony honouring Mariatale, goddess of Smallpox at her temple at Negapattam, Southern India. Maritale was mother of Parasurama (Vishnu's 6th Avatar or incarnation) From Charles Gold "Oriental Drawings" London 1806. Aquatint. Colour
Date
1806
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07101_390004350
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,7Mb (3,1Mb) / 11,8in x 9,1in / 3543 x 2732 (300dpi)