Historical Palanquins
Palanquins Depicted in Ancient Manuscripts
& Sculptures
Illustrations by Krishnanand Kamat
First Online: April 03, 2002
Page Last Updated: December 07, 2024
Palanquin depicted in a Bhatkal relief
Palanquin Rider
Notice the kulavi headgear worn both by the rider and the carriersWomen Arguing in a Palanquin
A palanquin depicted in a stone-print manuscript
Palanquin from a Mahasati Stone
Illustration shown a woman being carried on her way to commit the suicide of Sati.A Palanquin being carried by Women
A Palanquin depicted in a Mysore Gesso Painting
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