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Body suspension festival of Mariatal or Chidi Mari, India
Festival of Mariatal, Churrack-Pooja, Carak Puja or Chidi Mari, near Pondicheri, India. Hindu devotees are suspended by hooks in the skin from long poles and lifted into the air in honour of the goddess Draupadi. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844
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Body Devotees Elephant Ferrario Festival Giulio Hindu Hooks Mari Palanquin Piercing Poles Ritual Skin Spectators Suspended Suspension Draupadi Puja
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.4cm (14.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This image depicts the unique and intriguing Festival of Mariatal, also known as Chidi Mari or Churrack-Pooja, which takes place near Pondicherry, India. In this Hindu ritual, devotees suspend themselves from long poles using hooks pierced through their skin, in an act of devotion and honor to the goddess Draupadi. The crowd of onlookers, both in awe and reverence, gather around to witness this extraordinary spectacle. The devotees, with their bodies suspended in mid-air, display an unwavering commitment to their faith, as they are lifted higher and higher by their fellow worshippers. The use of hooks and suspension is believed to represent the union of the soul with the divine. In the foreground, an elegantly decorated elephant carrying a palanquin adds to the grandeur and opulence of the scene. The handcoloured copperplate drawing, engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns, captures the essence of this ancient and modern costumes of all the Peoples of the World, as documented by Giulio Ferrario in 1844. The intricate details and vibrant colours bring this remarkable moment in time to life, allowing us to witness the rich and diverse cultural traditions of India.
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