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An un-seasonal thunderstorm followed by very heavy hits

Dozens got injured as a massive hoarding fell on a petrol station where people had taken shelter

A Virahini watches an approaching storm in this c1820 from & now at in

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'Vaitaliki Vidya' is the gentle art of waking up the master in the morning with

Water bucket or alarm clock not required!

This c1680 CE from a (Garland of Melodies) from or is now at Ashmolean UK

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The Indian society was always open to rights

Our and even literature of & makes many socially acceptable references to such groups

Like in this c1750 CE from now at San Diego of Art

'Two Women'


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'The Magical Doe'

An illustration to the 'Mirigavati' of Qutban Suhravardi manuscript (1603-04 CE) which tells the of Prince Raj who falls in love with Mirigavati, a woman who can magically transform into a 'Doe'

c1600 CE from or to be auctioned by Christie's Inc. on April 25

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Sultan Muhammed Adil Shah of #Bijapur #Deccan with his #African Prime Minister Ikhlas Khan

Ikhlas was from #Ethiopia #Africa who came to #India in c1600 CE
Many of the immigrants who came from there rose to important positions in the courts of various courts of the #Indian Kingdoms.

This c1660 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting is now at Los Angeles County #Museum of #Art

#LACMA #IndianHistory #IndianHertitage #Artist #Histodons #History #Paintings #Museums #MastoArt #Heritage #Painting

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Thunderstorm in
Many of us got caught in the

A girl flees to her house during the storm & is received by an older woman in this c1760 CE of Madhu Madhavi from a (Garland of Melodies) now at Victoria and Albert London

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Here's wishing to all those celebrating today.
As the month of ( fasting month) comes to an end, worldwide thank the Almighty by offering prayers at Mosques & celebrations.

This c1750 CE from is now at the Smithsonian , National USA

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Into the 20th year on this day of my Dad departing to his Heavenly Abode...

My life hasn't been easy ever since.
Dad, I miss you so much.

'A Father and Son'

c1770 CE Provincial from from from the Toby Falk collection sold by Christies Inc on 27th Oct 2023.

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Oh, have I been able to wash off the colours off my face after a wild ?

A Vilaval from an 18th century from seems to wonder in this (Garland of Melodies) from the Toby Falk collection sold by Christies Inc. on 27th Oct 2023

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Radha & God Lord celebrating the in this c1800 CE from now at Cleveland of USA

Happy to all those celebrating.

(As for me, I am hibernating as usual)

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"A Court scene with a Judge, Court Officials, Policeman & the Accused & don't miss the 'Pankha' (fan)"

This c1825 CE from or is now at Victoria and Albert London

Such tell us of daily life of the bygone era

The 'Pankha' was, as electricity was not invented yet, a piece of hanging cloth, pulled by attached ropes by the servants sitting outside

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Fancy something interesting for a ?

A Peri in a Garden Picking Fruits from a Flowering Tree.

16th century from the collection of Toby Falk sold by Christies for £52,920

An excellent treatment of the natural world – from the silver swirling patterns in the water, to the yellow-tipped leaves on the tree.

everyone and have a great

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everyone and have a great day.

I am getting ready to go to the World Book Fair at just like in this c1730 CE from of a Devagandhari from a (Garland of Melodies) series now at Victoria and Albert London.

Hill State of the Region

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Two Women on a Terrace, Smoking & Flying on signifying the arrival of the

On

A major festival for the , & of the Subcontinent

c1785 CE from the collection now at San Diego of USA

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A mysterious c1610 CE from or whose ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II was devoted to the Goddess of Knowledge, Learning, Wisdom & and is often depicted riding a Swan

On this painting from Toby Falk collection sold by Christies on 27th Oct.

This day marks the beginning of Spring

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#Delhi shivers

No sunshine

Strong icy winds from the #Himalayas has made life miserable

The cold wave in North #India enters the 5th day

But now, I am in a warm company of my wife just like Raja Bhup Singh of #Guler #Punjab Hills now in #HimachalPradesh

#GoodNight

This c1795 CE #Pahari #IndianMiniaturePainting is now (and on display too) at Victoria and Albert #Museum, London

#IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Heritage #History #Art #MastoArt #Museums #Paintings #Winter season.

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c1710 CE from of the ruler Shah Alam Bahadur, also known as Bahadur Shah 1, (who ruled from during 1707-12) with four of his sons, sold by Sotheby's in June 2021 for £60,000.

A soldier to the core, he spent only FOUR days in palaces, rest in tents, fighting!

Now, that is something for the ruler of

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This is forgiven on , the western festival

This c1612 CE of 'A Turkey' by Mansur, made for ruler & now at Victoria & Albert is a record of arrival of exotic arriving at Port in ,

It was procured by Jahangir's friend Muqarrab Khan in 1612 from a consignment arriving from

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Today celebrates the Birth of Lord
The day is known as

This c1725 CE from near now at Cleveland of USA describes the Birth Celebrations of the God.
The seated man is Nanda, the adoptive father of Krishna who is receiving Tufts of grass from villagers as a token of congratulations as two play

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The importance of Teachers can't be overlooked for their contribution to the nation building. From early learning to college, play a important part.

To recognise their contribution, 5th September is celebrated as in

This c1627-50 CE of 'A Group of Learned Men under a Tree' was sold by Sotheby's on 21st March 2012 for $20,000.

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WE HAVE DONE IT !!!!

#India becomes the 4th Nation to reach the #Moon & 1st to be on its South Pole!

Just a few minutes ago our #Spacecraft #Chandrayaan3 made a successful soft #MoonLanding
Congrats #ISRO & #Chandrayaan team.

From c1700 Book of Dreams (we don't just dream now!) this #Rajput #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Udaipur #Mewar #Rajasthan now at Los Angeles County #Museum of 'Moon-God #Chandra in His Antelope Chariot'

#Art #IndianHeritage #IndianMythology #Hinduism
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Lecherous Peeping Tom!

c1827 AD #Rajput #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Kotah #Rajasthan sold by Bonhams on 23rd September 2020.

'Maharao II Observes his Lover Bathing'.

The lover is aware of his sneak-a-peek from his reflection in the mirror.

This #Painting is an adaptation of the #IndianClassicalMusic 'Purva Raga' #Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) musing on the love-play between Lord #Krishna & Radha.

#Art #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Heritage

#GoodMorning everyone.
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The morning rush.

c1680 AD early #Rajput #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bundi #Rajasthan from Doris Wiener collection sold by Christie's for US$ 21,250.

Radha Prepares to Meet #Hindu Lord #Krishna
Radha is depicted three times, my favourite being the bottom image, in which she gets a Pedicure done!

#Art #IndianHistory #IndianHeritage #History #MastoArt #Hinduism #Heritage #Paintings

#GoodMorning everyone. Have a great day ahead.

@pvonhellermannn @AceArsenault @anirvan @sarahc @kktekale

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'Courtesan'
A young, passionate & voluptuous beauty.... suffused with longing for
(Looks like she too just woke up).

c1750 AD from on a Sotheby's sale.

@pvonhellermannn @AceArsenault @ncoca @anirvan @CiaraNi @evan @Loukas

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Three Ladies Bathing in a Secluded Spot by a River Bank are Surprised by a Interloper Peeping (Tom) at them through the Bushes.
The setting reminisces the exploits of God

c 1700 AD Provincial from (?) on Sotheby's sale.

@pvonhellermannn @AceArsenault @anirvan @CiaraNi @ncoca @evan
And, everyone else. Have a great day ahead.

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