A recent exhibition, “Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual” at The Rubin Museum of Art in NYC explored the natural element of rain in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. On view were works which related to the importance of rain and rain deities for both Hinduism and Buddhism.
Divine Ancestor Hatha Dya // gilt copper alloy // Nepal, 16th century
Upper Section of a Torana // copper alloy; repoussé // Nepal, 1810