Dear SPS, I don't find any info on source of the murthi in the Nagaswamy article. I've gotten fixated on Skanda's rooster, shown in early North Indian murthis, before His vahana became a peacock. Kathie
Thanks, Ravi for the fowl info. I'm finally satisfied having found Skanda's Avesta connection, and will be interested in hearing deep meaning of 'Guha'. Thanks for your help w those feisty birds. Kathie
Dear SPS, Thanks so much for tracking that image down. I was pretty certain that it was from North India, & sure enough. I'll examine it further to see if I have any other questions. Didn't see it when I was at that museum, but no photos allowed inside anyway. I really appreciate your work. Kathie
Dear SPS, So glad to know that you've enjoyed my Picasa entries. Keep checking them if you'd like, my 'handle' is 'injamaven'. There will be new images added from time to time. There's something about Indian art. . . Must have been Desi in some former life. Kathie