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Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu

Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu

Indian

The painting depicts, on the left, Vamana, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, who is represented as a dwarf. Before him, is a priest that is in the process of offering libation. Behind him is a female figure, with a large water vessel, and a king. Pahari Style, Basohli School.

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Basohli School

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