Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan (3 Vols.)"This work relates to the (erstwhile) Central and Western Rajput States of India. It embodies the results of scholarly investigation into the ethnology of Rajputs, their religious and social practices, their festivals and rites, their legal and political institutions and the merits and demerits of their characters. Herein we get a real portrait of the different aspects of Rajput life: their loyalty, devotion, gallantry, chivalry as also the

Finally he challenged him to show him Narayana

none other than a manifestation of Krsna and acts under the guidance of the latter

In this spectacular miniature painting

presented usually in multiple numbers

Idols and Figurines

and was an alumnus of the University of Kolkata

according to Shaivism

Her front hands are held in the mudra of protection and blesses one with boons and wish fulfillment

and in attractive various forms proved itself as a Guru just like a true guide

The popular beliefs of the Mithila region gets reflected in the beautiful Madhubani painting that puts the figures in a human chain and in circular form

one of the Hindu Trinity

Embossing refers to creation of an impression of some kind of decoration or lettering on any surface