Ashtabhuja Devi
Ashtabhuja Devi Size: 19.8 x 14.8 in (50.3 x 37.6 cm) Date of printing: early 1880s According to the Devi Mahatmya text, that is an important part of the Markandeya Purana – the oldest in Hindu literature, Durga is the supreme goddess and creator of the universe. This chromolithograph shows Durga slaying Demons. She killed […]
Shri Rampanchayatan
Shri Rampanchayatan Size: 19.75 x 14.75 in (50.2 x 37.5 cm) Date of printing: late 1878 The original painting of this was done by Bheeva Sutar, which was photographed by Rajaram Rangoba. It was then painted by Balkrishna Joshi for the chromolithograph from its photograph. This lithograph was the first political and commercial success for […]
Siddhi Vinayak
Siddhi Vinayak Size: 19.8 x 14.8 in (50.3 x 37.6 cm) Date of printing: late 1870s The portrait of Ganesha “Siddhi Vinayaka” was among the first images printed by the Chitrashala Press. This image carried ulterior political motives as the elephant-headed god was chosen as his personal deity by Lokmanya Tilak. The Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesha […]