Ragamala - Raga Bhairava
Title Ragamala - Raga Bhairava
Accession Number 51.68/10
Museum Name National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery Name Paintings
Object Type Painting
Main Material Paper
Medium Natural colour
Main Artist Not known
Artist's Nationality India
Country India
Origin Place Rajasthan
Find Place Rajasthan
Style Kotah
School Rajasthan
Period / Year of Work late 18th century c.e.
Inscription No inscription
Dimensions 8.6X12 Inches
Brief Description

The scene is laid in a palace. Shiva holding a flute and bearing river ganga's head on his locks, is seated on a lotus seat. He is conversing with Parvati, seated in front of him. A female chauri bearer stands behind Shiva. A fountain with four aquatic birds, a golden pitcher on stand and an ewer, in the foreground. A peacock is perched on the roof of the palace. Trees and birds and bees in flight against almond pink field in the background.