The Narasimha (man-lion) avatar
Kali, a wrathful consort of Shiva
Shiva Mahadeva and Pavarti riding Nandi
Sarasvati, Goddess of language and literature
Lakshmi, Goddess of fortune and consort of Vishnu
Pavarti (2-armed) nursing Ganesha
Pavarti (10-armed) nursing Ganesha
Durga mounted on a lion fighting the demon Mahishasura
Ganga, Goddess of the River Ganges
Brahma Enthroned
A Peri, a fairy of Persian tradition
The Kalighat pictures "Indian gods" album was created in 1875 in West Bengal and is on display in 2 pages of thumbnail images in the Oxford Digital Library. (Kalighat painting)
Thanks koldo, that's a great story. I see that the image you have is 'nearly' identical to this Kali. But if they were created as 'inexpensive souvenirs' I guess there would have been many handmade copies.
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ReplyDeletei love indian mythologie. these pictures are wonderful. i keep looking for interesting styles of depictions of these divinities and their stories. this blog is really great. i come here often for inspiration ;-)
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