Included in this lot is a Vintage Home Shrine Bronze of Shiva Bhairava as Khandoba, circa 1950s, riding a horse with a sword in one hand and Mhalsa with his other arm. This form of Shiva has linkeages both with Hindu and Jain traditions. Together Khandoba and Mhalsa (a combined avatar of Mohini, the female avatar of Lord Vishnu and Parvati) defeated the demons Mani-Malla. This Shiva form is mostly worshipped in Maharasthra, Karnataka and Telangana. This piece was most likely made in the Vijayanagar area of Karnataka, India. Jainism and Hinduism are two ancient Indian religions. There are some similarities and differences between the two religions. Temples, gods, rituals, fasts and other religious components of Jainism are different from those of Hinduism. Hinduism is notable for its emphasis on home worship. Most Hindus have a shrine at home. For some this will be a few pictures on a shelf in the living room or kitchen. Others, particularly the more wealthy, will dedicate a whole room to worship and meditation. A house temple (Ghar Derasar or Griha Chaityalaya) is a private Jain shrine that is placed within a personal residence. Sometimes it is separate room or structure in a compound. The shrine bronze is in two pieces, the rider and the horse. Mounted, it measures 7.25"H, 3"W x 4"L, weight 2lb, 12oz.