Hiranyaksha use maya on Varaha Flight of the creatures after the death of Hiranyaksha from Bhagavata purana series Medium: gouache paint, gold and paper Dimensions: height: 21.8 cm (8.5 in); width: 32.2 cm (12.6 in) Artist: Manaku of Guler or Manaku (c. 1700–1760) was an Indian painter from the Guler State, in modern-day Himachal Pradesh. […]
Golden cosmic egg Hiranyagarbha From a folio of the Bhagavata Purana in the museum’s collection. Pahadi Art by Manaku of Guler
Re-Enacting Krishna’s marvelous Deeds Folio from the Bhagavata Purana series. Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper. Dimensions: 27.7 x 35 cm. Style” Pahari by first generation after Nainsukh.
Varaha and Hiranyaksha Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series Artist: Manaku of Guler Medium: gouache on paper Dimensions: height: 22 cm (8.6 in); width: 32.5 cm (12.7 in)
Masters of the Dispersed Bhagavata Purana. Krishna and Balarama Taking the Cattle to Graze -Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Manuscript 1520-40. Museum Rietberg, Zurich
The Cosmic Form of Krishna- Vasudeva Opaque watercolour on paper pasted on cloth, Mysore style, Karnataka, Late 19th century C.E. 94 x 84 cm with frame The painting depicts the cosmic form of Lord Vishnu as Vasudeva represented with all his attributes- Chakra (discus), Gada (mace), Shank (Conch shell) and Kamal (Lotus) in his multiple
Sukhdev narrates the story of Krishna to Raja Parikshit, Datia, circa 1800 A.D., National Museum, New Delhi
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Krishna stealing butter and other Krishna Leela scenes, Malwa Style – Malwa has rendered the legends of Bhagavata-Purana and the known Sanskrit love lore of Amru-Shataka with great thematic thrust, accuracy of details and great elaboration. A small canvas often compartmentalised, each compartment housing one episode independently, bright basic colours, a blend of folk elements and
