Posted on: 14 October 2015

Durga fighting the rakshashas Shumbha and Nishumbha, from a Devi Mahatmya

mid 19th century
Pahari School
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
India, Punjab Hills

"This is 'Durga Path' manuscript from Jaipur, done in 1789 CE. One hundred and two folios from this manuscript are with MSMSII, Jaipur Museum. And five are displayed in newly launched 'Painting and Photography at the Jaipur court' exhibition in the Museum premises. This folio is done by 'Ghasi Chatera' (inscribed at top right)."
- Contributed by Sonika Soni

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❤️Thank you!

Jaya jaya he mahishasura mardini, ram yakapardini shailasute.

its Shumbha and Nishumbha .. according to purans in sanskrit..

This is 'Durga Path' manuscript from Jaipur, done in 1789 CE. One hundred and two folios from this manuscript are with MSMSII, Jaipur Museum. And five are displayed in newly launched 'Painting and Photography at the Jaipur court' exhibition in the Museum premises. This folio is done by 'Ghasi Chatera' (inscribed at top right).

Thanks! Have updated the description.

Manish Soni