Jain Celestial Musicians photograph Code: CUR361

Code: CUR361

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Jain Celestial Musicians photograph Code: CUR361from an Indian (Gujarat) textile painting (c. 1500 1600s). Hangings like this were most likely displayed in Jain temples during the celebration of Paryushana and other festivals. This one depicts the heavenly entertainers (Apsaras), who perform in Indra's heaven, where the Jinas reside. In the installation of icon ceremonies, these ensembles are identified as the Dikkumari, celestial maids who attend Mahavira's birth. Code: EX1080 Printed by us, our