Tamil Nadu
Wood
Ganas or celestials are Shivas attendants. They are depicted as pot-bellied, sometimes playing musical instruments and often, as in this panel, blowing trumpets. In Hinduism, the Ganas are attendants of Shiva and live on Mount Kailash. They are warriors, often fighting alongside Shiva and Durga but are also fond of music and dance.
Chariots of Tamil Nadu, locally called ter, are intricate wooden structures of monumental size. The lower portion of the chariots are completely covered with timber panels carved with a wide range of figural and animal sculptures. These friezes, which constitute the finest wooden sculptures in the region, can be viewed only during the chariot festival; for the remainder of the year the chariots are parked in shelters to protect them from the sun and rain.
Size (cms): 26.5(H) x 34(W) x 11(D)
Size (inches): 10.5(H) x 13.5(W) x 4.5(D)
