This mandala is devoted to the solar deity Surya. In the lower register a Vajracharya priest at left performs a fire sacrifice and the repentant donor at center undergoing some form of exorcism accompanied by musicians while his family observes. | Sacrifiles

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This mandala is devoted to the solar deity Surya. In the lower register a Vajracharya priest at left performs a fire sacrifice and the repentant donor at center undergoing some form of exorcism accompanied by musicians while his family observes.

Year: [1379]

From: Nepal, Kathmandu Valley (Kitaharasa Period: Early Malla period Date)

Location: New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

External link: www.metmuseum.org

Keywords: BuddhismFire

Topics:
2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16^th-18^th Century)

Edited by: Chiara Petrolini

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