Author Topic: Gauri (Read 57 times)

Nichi · « **on:** November 03, 2011, 07:52:20 PM »

Gauri

Nichi · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2011, 03:44:11 PM »

Representations of Gauri Ragini typically portray a lady walking in the forest carrying two flower-wands and often accompanied by two peacocks.

Nichi · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2011, 03:46:58 PM »

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Nichi · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2015, 12:16:06 AM »

Gauri Ragini, First Wife of Malkos Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies). India, Rajasthan, Bikaner, Sub-Imperial Mughal, 1605-1606 with later repainting

http://collections.lacma.org/sites/default/files/remote_images/piction/ma-31956599-O3.jpg

Nichi · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2015, 12:28:36 AM »

(The details in this painting are so awesome.)

Nichi · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2016, 04:07:46 PM »

Gaudi (Gauri) ragini, the wife of Megh Raga, is pictured in a lush forest setting surrounded by peacocks. 1780-1800. India, Bundi.

Click and enlarge attachment for best view. It's really gorgeous.

Nichi · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2017, 09:17:25 AM »

Gaudi Ragini. A nayika walks through the forest, with "waterbirds" coming to greet her. India, Rajasthan, Bundi, circa 1770

Click and enlarge attachment....