Karnata Raga. A prince is seated with his sword across his lap; a maid stands behind him with a’ morchal’ and two girls kneel, playing the ‘tambur’ and clapping.
Nata Ragini. A party of acrobats have set up a tight-rope on which two girls walk towards one another: one is dressed as a sweeper to the feigned astonishment of the other who carries water-pots upon her head. Their companions beneath beat drums and express encouragement. Note: The red inscri...
Bhupali Ragini. A lady is seated on a verandah by a bed, wearing garlands in anticipation of the arrival of her husband. Her confidante sits before her indicating the refreshments placed between them.
Kalyan Ragini. A princely youth is seated beneath a canopy on a terrace at night. A servant stands behind him with a ‘chauri’ and a girl dances before him to the music of four girl musicians.