Batara Guru (Palembang)

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia

Batara Guru (also called Bathara Guru and Debata Batara Guru) is the name of a supreme God in several Indonesian mythologies. His name appears to be derived from Sanskrit Bhattara, which means "Noble Lord" or "Guru".

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Title: Batara Guru (Palembang)
Provenance: Palembang, South Sumatera
Type: Leather Puppet
Medium: Animal Skin

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