Bangali Ragini. A female ascetic kneels at the foot of a tree with a truncated stump, holding a trident and ringing a bell in her right hand. By Ghulam Reza. 225 by 140 mm.
Varari Ragini. Siva is seated amongst cushions on a terrace enclosed in a courtyard, his consort fanning him with a ‘chauri.’ By Ghulam Reza. 225 by 135 mm.
Saindhavi Ragini. Siva stands on a terrace arm in arm with his consort who holds a trident aloft. The sun is rising beyond. By Ghulam Reza. 228 by 143 mm.
Malkos Raga. A figure with blue complexion in a helmet and mail jacket stands holding a bulbous mace over his shoulder, wearing a necklace of human heads. He is acclaimed as leader by eight warriors who stand in two rows. By Ghulam Reza. 242 by 197 mm. Reproduced: Ebeling (1973), 215, no.121.
Todi Ragini. Artist(s): Ghulam Reza (fl.1780-1782)
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Todi Ragini. A lady stands holding a ‘vina’ and attracting deer which run to her; she feeds a tuft of grass to a buck. The sun is rising over a pond with waterfowl. By Ghulam Reza. 226 by 137 mm. Reproduced: Gangoly (1935), II, pl.CXI, fig.B.
Khambhavati Ragini. A lady is seated on a terrace before a lake with waterfowl. Refreshments are placed beside her and she is apparently singing. By Ghulam Reza. 224 by 138 mm.
Bhairava Raga. A lover is seated in a pavilion with his lady, holding up a cup of wine, a girl attendant waves a ‘chauri’. Original number: ‘1’. Inscriptions on reverse list the ‘raginis’ of’ Bhairava Raga’ as: ‘Malasri, Maru, Lalita, Patamanjari’ and’ Bhairavi.’
Bhairavi Ragini. A lady kneels at a lingam shrine playing cymbals; her attendant stands on the left with a dish of white flowers to decorate the lingam. Original number: ‘3’.
Patamanjari Ragini. A lady is seated in a pavilion listening to the consolatory pleas of her confidante who kneels before her. Original number: ‘5’. Entitled ‘Patamanjani’ in the inscriptions.
Lalita Ragini. The lady lies on a bed, looking back at her lover who stands at the foot of the bed. The sky is moonlit. Original number: ‘6’. Reproduced: Stchoukine (1929), pl.LXXIVb; Bussagli (1969), pl.69.