This print depicts Lord Shiva come to the rescue of his ardent devotee Markandeya, who is is supposed to die on the day he turns 16. But Markandeya's prayers sees the lord come out of the shiva linga and stop Yama, the god of death.
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Title: Markandeya
Creator: Ravi Varma Press, Malavli, Lonavala
Date Created: 1910-01-01/1920-12-31
Location: New York, United States of America
Location Created: Malavli, Lonavala, India
Subject Keywords: Hindu Gods, Shiva, Markandeya, Yama
Original Source: Collection of Mark Baron and Elise Boisante
Rights: Mark Baron and Elise Boisante
Medium: Print
Art Form: Print
Collection: From the collection of Mark Baron & Elise Boisante
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