Bearer of the Sacred Kudam

Rs. 399.00
Rs. 399.00
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Size Chart

IN INCH
Size No Frame Framed Frame w/ Mount Gallery Wrapped
XS 7 x 9 8 x 10 10 x 12 6 x 8
S 9 x 13 10 x 14 12 x 16 8 x 12
M 13 x 17 14 x 18 16 x 20 12 x 16
L 17 x 21 18 x 22 20 x 24 16 x 20
XL 21 x 29 22 x 30 24 x 32 20 x 28
2XL 25 x 37 26 x 38
24 x 36
3XL 30 x 39 31 x 40
29 x 38

 

IN CM
Size No Frame Framed Frame w/ Mount Gallery Wrapped
XS 17.8 × 22.9 20.3 × 25.4 25.4 × 30.5 15.2 × 20.3
S 22.9 × 33.0 25.4 × 35.6 30.5 × 40.6 20.3 × 30.5
M 33.0 × 43.2 35.6 × 45.7 40.6 × 50.8 30.5 × 40.6
L 43.2 × 53.3 45.7 × 55.9 50.8 × 61.0 40.6 × 50.8
XL 53.3 × 73.7 55.9 × 76.2 61.0 × 81.3 50.8 × 71.1
2XL 63.5 × 94.0 66.0 × 96.5
61.0 × 91.4
3XL 76.2 × 99.1 78.7 × 101.6
73.7 × 96.5

 

Size
Size
XS
Material
Material
Matte Paper
Frame
Frame
No Frame

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Bearer of the Sacred Kudam is a rare early European engraving that captures a moment of living Tamil devotion, recorded in the early 19th century within the landmark volume Hindoostan. The image portrays a devotee in ritual service to Goddess Mariamman, caught mid-stride during a ceremonial procession or trance offering.

Barefoot and alert, the figure balances a decorated kudam upon his head, crowned with neem leaves and fluttering flags. In one hand he carries sacred greens, in the other a lemon-tipped sword, an emblem of protection, sacrifice, and purification. His posture is poised yet intense, revealing the physical discipline demanded by such acts of devotion. This is faith not expressed through monuments, but through the body itself.

Mariamman, revered across Tamil Nadu as a goddess of rain, fertility, healing, and protection from disease, is worshipped through rituals that test endurance and surrender. The neem leaves signify cooling and renewal, the lemon wards off illness and negativity, and the sword marks both danger and guardianship. Together, these symbols form a visual language deeply embedded in Tamil ritual life, especially in regions such as Madurai and Salem.

Although documented through colonial observation, this artwork transcends its origin as ethnography. It stands today as a testament to ritual continuity. The same gestures, objects, and rhythms still animate village streets during annual festivals. What was once labeled exotic is now reclaimed as evidence of resilience, survival, and embodied belief.

Huecraft’s archival art print preserves the engraving’s delicate linework and restrained coloration using museum-grade paper and pigment inks. The result is a gallery-quality reproduction that honors both the historical document and the living culture it represents.

Displayed in a living room, hallway, meditation space, or cultural corner, this artwork becomes a striking reminder that devotion can be kinetic, visceral, and human. It pairs beautifully with folk art, temple architecture prints, or minimalist interiors seeking a grounded, spiritual focal point.

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