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Ambika is a form of the Hindu goddess Parvati. She is represented with eight arms holding multiple weapons, including a sword, trident and discus. She is seated on her vehicle, the tiger. Depicted here also are several images of her being worshiped by devotees.
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Title: Ambika
Date: mid-20th century
Culture: India, Mumbai
Medium: Photo-offset lithography
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 7/8 × 4 7/8 in. (17.5 × 12.4 cm)
Image: 6 5/16 × 4 1/2 in. (16 × 11.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of John and Fausta Eskenazi, 2025
Object Number: 2025.269.15
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