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Pahari Paintings of an Ancient Romance: The Love Story of Usha-Aniruddha

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Among ancient love stories of India, that of Usha-Aniruddha has a pride of place. Being a part of various Puranas such as the Harivamsha, Bhagavata and Vishnu Puranas it acquires a sacrality and legitimacy. We are privy to the interaction of all the three gods, namely Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma. The highlight of the story is the romantic involvement of Krishsa’s grandson Aniruddha and Banasura’s daughter Usha. Between scenes of a pitched battle between Banasura and Krishna, where a mighty demon and his army battle with Krishna, Balarama and Pradyumna and interspersed with long conversations with Garuda, the narrative takes us to tender scenes of romance as well as a bird’s-eye view of Shonitpur and Dvaraka. The Puranic narrative is brought alive by the graceful Pahari kalam of Ranjha, son of Nainsukh, who renders the story with finesse and precision and creates lyrical romantic scenes and gory battles with equal ease. The book brings together for the first time the entire series from the Bhuri Singh Museum of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh but also features folios from other museums and private collections as well as a critical look at the painter and the patron of this series. The book is a visual treat.

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ISBN 13	9788124605615
Book Language	English
Binding	Hardcover
Total Pages	168
Edition	1st
Release Year	2011
Publisher	D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Author	Harsha V. Dehejia
GAIN	K5P44K8MRNF
Category	Indian Classics Women Studies
Weight	1,200.00 g
Dimension	14.00 x 22.00 x 1.80

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Product Details

ISBN 13	9788124605615
Book Language	English
Binding	Hardcover
Total Pages	168
Edition	1st
Release Year	2011
Publisher	D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Author	Harsha V. Dehejia
GAIN	K5P44K8MRNF
Category	Indian Classics Women Studies
Weight	1,200.00 g
Dimension	14.00 x 22.00 x 1.80