Bahuchara Mata on a Rooster
Not on view
This lithograph depicts the Hindu goddess of chastity and fertility. Understood as an incarnation of Shakti, she is the patroness of the hijra (transgender) community. She holds a sword, a text of scriptures, a trident, and a lotus flower. She is seated on a rooster, which symbolizes innocence, and is attended by worshippers.
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