Kandhoba
Size:
24cm
Region:
Maharashtra, India
Type:
Kandhoba
Period:
19th century
Condition:
Good
Description:
Kandhoba on a horse, accompanied by a dog
Khandoba is a deity of Southern and Western India who is still widely worshipped in Maharashtra and regarded as the guardian deity of the Deccan. He was originally depicted with the head of a dog, and vestiges of this remain in his worship to this day.
His usual attributes are a sword, trident, drum; his vehicle (vahana) is a horse and he may be shown associated with a dog.
Khandoba also became identified with Shiva, who is sometimes shown with a dog.
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