Artist: Chokha
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Shiva Incinerates Kama, Lord of Desire (Madana Bhasma) - Devgarh, Mewar, Rajasthan, Circa 1820
Artist: Chokha
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Durga stands upon the buffalo demon, Mahishasura and killing him - Chamba, c1830
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Kali attacks the demons Chanda and Munda, and presents their heads to Chandi (Durga) - Guler, Early 19th Century
Kali attacks in the battle scene from one of the ancient Puranas, the Markandeya (Devimahatmya), the story of the goddess Durga's battle and defeat of the buffalo-demon Mahisa. A long war takes place between the gods led by Indra and the antigods, riding a lion Durga goes to defeat the armies of the antigods. Kali attacks the demons Chanda and Munda, and presents their heads to Chandi (Durga). Album painting, representing the terrible Goddess Kali triumphant on the battlefield, Rajasthan, Kangra style, 18th century.
Credit: Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Durga holding Genesha in her Lap - Kalighat Painting, Calcutta (Kolkata), c1850
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Durga and Mahishasura - Kalighat Pata, Calcutta (Kolkata) c1860
Kalighat pata, in watercolour and tin alloy on paper, of the Hindu goddess Durga, depicted here as the 'Mahishasuramardini'. The central figure of the pata is the ten-armed form of the goddess Devi or Shakti, standing on her vehicle, the lion and is slaying the buffalo demon. The goddess is shown as holding a weapon in each of her hand. On the left hand side of the pata are the elephant-headed god Ganesh seated on a lotus and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth standing on a lotus. On the other side are Karttik (Karttikeya) seated on his vehicle, the peacock and Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and music also standing on a lotus. Here Karttik (Karttikeya) has been depicted as a contemporary dandy wearing a coiled headgear and representing the idea of spirit and youth. Mahishasura has emerged from the buffalo and is being attacked by the lion. The semi-circular frieze or pata or chalchitra, forming the background includes various mythological scenes. On the frieze Shiva has been positioned immediately above the goddess, being her husband. The semi-circular frieze supported by columns represent neo-classical architectural elements which were popular features of the period in Bengal.
This particular layout of the shrine, known as chalchitra is very popular in Bengal. Larger versions of the shrine are common across Bengal and also used by Hindu Bengalis elsewhere to perform annual worship rites during the autumn. The paintings of the shrine similar to the subject are often for private worshiping or for decorative purposes.
Source: http://collections.vam.ac.uk
Durga on her Tiger vahana (mount) led by Bhairava - Rajput Painting, Jaipur, Circa Let 19th Century
Medium: Opaque watercolour with gold on warqa laid down on later European card
Source: http://indianminiaturepaintings.co.uk/
God Shiva Visiting Parvati who was Meditating for Him - Indian Print 1951
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Shiva, Parvati and their children on Mount Kailash - Drawing Late 18th Century
Source: The British Museum
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Mahadevi, the Great Goddess - Bikaner, Rajasthan c1725
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and silver on paper
In this twenty-armed form, Mahadevi holds an array of weapons affiliating her with all the male gods, an iconography associated with Durga, the natural opponent of the buffalo demon Mahisha. Here, she is Devi as the protector deity of the ruling household of Bikaner, Rajasthan; the red third eye and the crescent moon in her hair affirm her affiliation with Shiva. Devi appears to be dancing but is actually assuming a warrior’s combatant stance, appropriate to the mood evoked by her arsenal of weapons. She stands on a lotus flower, the traditional iconographic "throne" of Indian deities, denoting purity and sanctity.
Source: metmuseum.org
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