A ‘figurine’ of quartzite stone
The Ganga Project » Garh Mukteshwar, Uttar Pradesh
Description
A naturally disfigured quartzite rock, revered as a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Quartzite rock starts calcifying over time, and grow spores, which burst, disfigure, and form such features that have the appearance of a face.
Project Title
The Ganga Project
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
GarhM_063
Related Term
Intangible Heritage
Related place
Garh Mukteshwar, Uttar Pradesh
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