Pahari Hills Collection

Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in the Forest, page from the Ramayana (Tales of God Rama), c. 1830

Virhini Nayika, Love-Torn Heroine, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Virhini Nayika, Love-Torn Heroine, c. 1800

Krishna Lifting Mt. Govardhana, c. 1780-1790. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Lifting Mt. Govardhana, c. 1780-1790

Vivaca Ragaputra, a Leaf from Ragamala Series, c. 1700-1720s. Creator: Unknown
Vivaca Ragaputra, a Leaf from Ragamala Series, c. 1700-1720s

The Marriage of Rukmini [Mangal], 1775. Creator: Unknown
The Marriage of Rukmini [Mangal], 1775

Sugriva (Monkey General) Challenges his Brother Bali, c. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Sugriva (Monkey General) Challenges his Brother Bali, c. 1720

Scene from the Shangri Ramayana (History or Rama), 1690-1710. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the " Shangri" Ramayana (History or Rama), 1690-1710

Shispul Arguing with Rukminis Father, Bhishmaka, page from a Rukmini Mangal series, c. 1800

Sagittarius, c. 1810. Creator: Sanju (Indian)
Sagittarius, c. 1810

Rama and Sita Being Taken to the Priest to Fix the Wedding Date; page from the Ramayana (Tales of God Rama), c. 1700-1710

Sakhi Persuades Radha to Meet Krishna, from the Lambagraon Gita Govinda
Sakhi Persuades Radha to Meet Krishna, from the " Lambagraon" Gita Govinda (Song of the Cowherd) of Jayadeva, c. 1820-1825

Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and Courtiers, c. 1783. Creator: Unknown
Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and Courtiers, c. 1783

Raga Suramananda, page from a Ragamala series, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Raga Suramananda, page from a Ragamala series, c.1750

Illustration to the Tenth and Eleventh Book of Purana, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Illustration to the Tenth and Eleventh Book of Purana, c. 1830

Krishna Awaiting Radha, c. 1750-1760. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Awaiting Radha, c. 1750-1760

Krishna and Lakshmana Taking the Cattle Out to Graze, page from the Bhagavata Purana, c. 1780-1790

King Bana enjoying music in his court, from the Usha-Aniruddha section of a Krishna Lila, c. 1760-1770

Kamod Raga of the Dipak Raga Family, page from a Ragamala Series, c. 1750
Kamod Raga of the " Dipak Raga" Family, page from a Ragamala Series, c. 1750

Brahma Hides the Cowherds and the Calves in the Cave, page from a Bhagavata Purana, c. 1760-1765

Durga Slaying Mahisha, c. 1700-1710. Creator: Unknown
Durga Slaying Mahisha, c. 1700-1710. Durga is the name of the goddess who personifies the sum total of the powers of all the male gods combined

Dipak Raga, One of the Thirty-Six Melodies (Ragamala): Personifying Love, c. 1690. A nobleman is seated on a carpet, attended by a retainer holding a flywhisk

Krishna Summoning the Cows, c. 1780-1790. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Summoning the Cows, c. 1780-1790

Akrura Rides Toward Dwarka, page from the large Basohli Bhagavata Purana, c. 1760-1765

Rama Sita Priest Fix Wedding Date page Ramayana
Rama and Sita Being Taken to the Priest to Fix the Wedding Date; page from the Ramayana (Tales of God Rama), c. 1700-1710. India, Pahari Hills, Kulu, Shangri Style IV, 18th century

Raga Suramananda page Ragamala series 1750 India
Raga Suramananda, page from a Ragamala series, c.1750. India, Pahari Hills, Bilaspur school, 18th century. Ink and color on paper; overall: 23.8 x 19.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

Vishnu Lakshmi Seated Lotus Blossum early 1900s
Vishnu and Lakshmi Seated on a Lotus Blossum, early 1900s. India, Pahari Hills, Kangra school, 19th century. Ink and color on paper; sheet: 13.3 x 9 cm (5 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.)

Scene Shangri Ramayana History Rama 1690-1710
Scene from the " Shangri" Ramayana (History or Rama), 1690-1710. India, Pahari Hills, Kulu School, late 17th-early 18th Century

Sugriva Monkey General Challenges Brother Bali
Sugriva (Monkey General) Challenges his Brother Bali, c. 1720. India, Pahari Hills, Nurpur, 18th century. Color on paper; image: 16.4 x 26.8 cm (6 7/16 x 10 9/16 in.); overall

Akrura Rides Dwarka page large Basohli Bhagavata Purana
Akrura Rides Toward Dwarka, page from the large Basohli Bhagavata Purana, c. 1760-1765. India, Pahari Hills, Basholi school, 18th century

Lovelorn Heroine. page Sat Sai Bihari 1780-1790
The Lovelorn Heroine. page from a Sat Sai of Bihari, 1780-1790. India, Pahari Hills, Garhwal school, 18th century. Ink and color on paper; image: 19.3 x 14.2 cm (7 5/8 x 5 9/16 in.); overall

Brahma Hides Cowherds Calves Cave page a Bhagavata Purana
Brahma Hides the Cowherds and the Calves in the Cave, page from a Bhagavata Purana, c. 1760-1765. India, Pahari Hills, Basholi School, 18th century

Durga Slaying Mahisha 1700-1710 India Pahari Hills
Durga Slaying Mahisha, c. 1700-1710. India, Pahari Hills, Nurpur school, early 18th Century. Ink and color on paper; overall: 15.5 x 21.2 cm (6 1/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

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"Pahari Hills: A Tapestry of Myth and Love" Nestled amidst the enchanting Pahari hills, lies a world where ancient tales come alive. Here, Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana wander through the mystical forest as depicted in the pages of the Ramayana. Their journey unfolds with each step they take, captivating our hearts. In this mesmerizing realm, we encounter Virhini Nayika - a love-torn heroine from centuries past. Her emotions are beautifully portrayed by an unknown creator from the 1800s. We can almost feel her longing and anguish as she navigates the complexities of love. Krishna too graces these hills with his divine presence. In one breathtaking scene captured between 1780-1790 by an anonymous artist, he lifts Mt. Govardhana to protect his devotees from wrathful storms. The power emanating from Krishna's form is awe-inspiring. As we delve deeper into this artistic tapestry, we discover Vivaca Ragaputra - a leaf that belongs to a series known as Ragamala created between 1700-1720s by an unknown mastermind. Its vibrant colors and intricate details transport us to another era filled with musical melodies and poetic verses. The marriage of Rukmini or Mangal unfolds before our eyes through strokes crafted by an enigmatic artist in 1775. This union celebrates eternal love and devotion that transcends time itself. Amidst these hills resides Sugriva - a valiant monkey general who challenges his brother Bali in pursuit of justice and righteousness; their story immortalized on canvas around 1720 by an unidentified genius. Shangri Ramayana reveals its secrets within these very mountains through artistry dating back to 1690-1710 by creators lost to history's embrace. Scenes unfold like chapters painting vivid pictures of valorous battles fought for honor and truth.