Draupadi’s Plaint
An artistic illustration from the book of Mahabharata by Romesh Chunder Dutt which was first published in 1899. Draupadi Vastra Haran is a scene from Sabha Parva. The artist is Evelyn Stuart Hardy.
Hindu Mythology & Legends
Abhimanyu on Foot
Illustrations from the Book Maha Bharata, The Epic of Ancient India by Romesh Dutt – 1899. Illustrations Designed from Indian Sources by E. Stuart Hardy. Abhimanyu is son of Arjuna and Uttara.
Pandavs Journeying With Their Mother
Illustrations from the Book Maha Bharata, The Epic of Ancient India by Romesh Dutt – 1899. Illustrations Designed from Indian Sources by E. Stuart Hardy A scene depict the journey of Pandava along with their monther Kunti during Vanvasa.
Pandu Shoots the Ascetic Kindama
Pandu Shoots the Ascetic Kindama, Who Is Disguised as a Deer Page from a dispersed series of the Mahabharata Made in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India. Opaque watercolour and gold on paper
Rishyashringa Lured into Anga Desha by Dancing Girls
Rishyashringa, son of Vibhandaka sage was brought up in the wilderness and knew no human beings except his father. Sage Vasishtha advised the childless king Dasharatha to invite Rishyashringa, known for his spiritual powers to the city of Ayodhya, to perform a special sacrifice for obtaining sons under his supervision. Accordingly, teams of dancing girls
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Priyamvada brings a tray of cosmetics to adorn Shakuntala
Priyamvada brings a tray of cosmetics to adorn Shakuntala. Paper, water colour. 37 x 33 cm. Nalagarh, 1840-1850. National Museum, New Delhi 89.503/10
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Shakuntala looking back to glimpse Dushyanta
Shakuntala looks back to glimpse Dushyanta. She looks back at her lover, pretending to remove a thorn from her foot. A scene from Vana Parva of Mahabharata.
Damayanthi Vanavasa
Damayanthi abandoned by Nalan, sitting alone in forest. Location – Shree Bhavani Museum of Aundh, Maharashtra.
Damayanthi talking with Royal Swan about Nala
Damayanti, the princess of Vidarbha Kingdom, talking with a divine swan, who tells her about Nala, the king of Nishada. This story has been narrated in many Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharat and the Nishada Charita. oil on canvas
Pandava and Kaurava armies face each other
In this illustration from the Bhishma Parva of the Epic the Pandava and Kaurava armies are shown arrayed before each other on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Duryodhana, leader of the Kaurava army, is seen at the centre of his forces on the left, beneath a white parasol. Opposite are his cousins the Pandavas, led by