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Ancient Goddesses in New York

An Online Guide to Discovering the Sacred Feminine in
Museums, Temples, and Public Places

The Asia Society

 

 

The Asia Society offers support and education related to all Asian cultures. They have an exquisite collection of goddesses from so many different cultures and countries. Although their goddesses are on display only for special exhibits, they offer photos of their collection so that you can experience and learn about these divine females.

 

Goddess, Tibetan

 

Tibetan-Goddess, Late 11th-early 12th century, at The Asia Society.

White Tara, Mongolian

 

Mongolian White Tara, 17th Century, at The Asia Society

Buddhist Goddess, Indonesian

 

Indonesian Buddhist Goddess, Shri Vijayan Style, 9th Century, at The Asia Society.

Lakshmi Kichijoten, Japanese

 

Japanese-Lakshmi Kichijoten, possibly Meiji period (1868-1912).
 

Durga, Cambodian

 

Cambodian-DurgaSlayerBuffaloDemon-pre-Angkor period, 7th century, at The Asia Society.

Shiva and Parvati, Indian

Indian-ShivaParvatiUmaMaheshvara-Pala period, late 10th-11th century, at The Asia Society.
 

Uma Maheshvara, Nepalese

 

Nepalese-Shiva Parvati Uma Maheshvara, Thakuri Period, 10th century, at the Asia Society.
 

Parvati, Indian

 

Indian-Parvati-Chola Period, 11th Century, at The Asia Society

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