Patan Museum (Nepal): photo 52
Photo 52 of 212 in Gallery: Patan Museum (Nepal)
Image title: Abhaya-Mudra
Description of the photo
This image depicts the Abhaya-Mudra—Gesture of reassurance, meaning “have no fear”. Typical of Hindu and Buddhist deities, it signifies a benediction or blessing.
Gallery information:
The Patan Museum is located on the Durbar square of Patan (Lalitpur/Lalitapura, Kathmandu, Nepal) which is associated Keshav Narayan Chowk (Keshavnarayan)—a form of Lord Vishnu. Being listed as a World Heritage Site, the whole of Durbar square is filled with exquisite temples, sculptures and other ancient structures, of which the ancient history history can be traced to the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. It is an important site for both Buddhism and Hinduism.
Photo details:
Date: 2019-12-02
Camera: SONY ILCE-6400
Exposure: 1/125
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 6400
Focal length: 34mm
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Resolution: 315 x 502
© Photograph by Gabe Hiemstra.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0