Hindu Mythology & Legends

Shiva Dancing

Shiva Dancing

Shiva Dancing, Chamba, circa 1780-90, National Museum, New Delhi Chamba is known for its typical and distinctive female figures endowed with the most charming looks. Red and blue dominate a Chamba miniature. Chamba is outstanding in its technique of artistically mixing colours and amplifying their visual impact.

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Shiva Family

Shiva Family

The Holy Family – Shiva Family Opaque watercolour and gold on paper UnknownStyle Mankot- Basohli, Pahari c. 1750 C.E. 26.5 X17.5 c.m The holy family of Lord Shiva is seen seated on a petalled lotus placed over an octagonal golden table against a blue background with a red border. Parvati exquisitely dressed in red and

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Krishna leela

Krishna stealing butter and other Krishna leela

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

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