Manmatha

Polychrome lacquered wooden sculpture of Manmatha, the Hindu god of love, standing on his vehicle the parrot on top of a rectangular pedestal with inverted lotuses. The figure is profusely carved with necklaces, ear rings, armlets, and depicted wearing karanda makuta. He holds a bow in his left hand and lotus bud in his right hand. His right leg is placed on the back of the parrot; his attributes being companionship of a cuckoo, parrot or humming bees which are symbols of spring season. The festival of Holi is celebrated during this time.