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1. Add Or 750

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Add Or 750
Title:
Drawing in red called Sona representing the asterism Sravana which is drawn on the house wall on the Solono day
Scope & Content:
Drawing in red called Sona representing the asterism Sravana which is drawn on the house wall on the Solono day and worshipped by placing sweetmeats before it which are afterwards given to Brahmins. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 750-753

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Add Or 750-753
Title:
Add.Or.750-753 Four drawings of designs for auspicious paintings in village houses in Gurgaon (Haryana). By village women of Gurgaon, Haryana, c.1905. ...
Scope & Content:
Add.Or.750-753 Four drawings of designs for auspicious paintings in village houses in Gurgaon (Haryana). By village women of Gurgaon, Haryana, c.1905. Pen-and-ink and water-colour; various sizes. Presented by Sir R.C. Temple, 23 September 1924. Note: These are the original drawings for the ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904-1906
Extent:
4 items

3. Add Or 751

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Add Or 751
Title:
Drawing of the Naga Panchami festival, 5th lunar Bhadon (August)., the snake god in his dwelling
Scope & Content:
Drawing for the Naga Panchami festival, 5th lunar Bhadon (August). The drawing is done in black on the house wall and represents the snake god in his dwelling. It is supposed to prevent the house from being infested with snakes. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Build...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

4. Add Or 752

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 752
Title:
Drawing for a wall-painting for Kartik and Diwali showing (a) Radha on a peacock, (b) the goddess Amanashya on a peacock, (c) Laksmi smiling.
Scope & Content:
Drawing for a wall-painting for Kartik (October to November) and Diwali showing (a) Radha on a peacock, (b) the goddess Amanasya on a peacock, (c) Laksmi standing. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary, Plate III. H. A. Rose. W. Griggs...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

5. Add Or 753

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 753
Title:
Floor painting for the Devathan day in Kartik.
Scope & Content:
Floor painting for the Devathan day in Kartik (October to November). Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary, Plate IV. H.A. Rose. W. Griggs;’ on back in pencil: ‘Original drawings of Mr H.A. Rose’s Article on Superstitions and Ceremonie...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

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