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The Devi Shakta Cult (Pahari Miniature Painting)

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Item Code: NAU275
Author: Onkar Rahi
Publisher: National Publications, Jaipur
Language: ENGLISH
Edition: 2008
ISBN: 8121405955
Pages: 175 (Throughout Color Illustrations)
Cover: HARDCOVER
Other Details 11.50 X 9.00 inch
Weight 1.22 kg
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About the Book

The Devi Mahatamya in pictorial detail in this volume is a study of Devi Shakti-the supreme feminine deity. She is Dashamahavidya of the Bhairavas, and also Katyayini, Kalaratri and Mahagauri. As Shiva's Adishakti, she is Gayatri, the goddess of all science and knowledge. She finds origin in Vedas as Gayatri mata. She is the supreme power of Markandeya Purana. She is mind and matter both. First known as Rudrapatni, she acquires the epithets of Arya, Bhagavati, Deva-Samskriti, Mahakali, Mahayogini and Manogama of our meditation and acquires her philosophical aspect. Upanishadas respect her as Uma Hemavati and Durga. She is benign, terrible, vigorous, generous and also amalgamated as Yogamaya of Vasudeva. As controller of the universe, she is the energy being the female principle of Maheshwara.

Pahari miniature paintings represent Indian spirit and are impulsive towards the transcendental and supenatural. Elaborate ornamentation, idealisation and naturalistic representation in line and colour bring these works closer to life. The mythological and historical scenes are related to unexpected glimpse of the figures in these miniatures leaving nothing to illusiveness because the artistic details give glimpses of a great cultural age. We find an air of greater naturalism because of the colours used symbolically. Pahari style of painting has a sense of reality, unique freedom of expression, cultural perspective and influence of local colour. Art in these miniatures is sensitive, reticent and tender. Self control, serenity, passion, delicacy and refinement enrich the delightful rhythms where music flows in each strain of colour in harmony of technique, subject and portrayal. This volume for the first time, presents 36 handwritten pages of Markandeya Purana dated A.D. 1574-75 in addition to the paintings of Basohli, Chamba, Guler Kangra, Jammu and Kulu versions from 18th century to early 20th century from various museums and private collections in this unique collection in colours, lyrical and dramatic where the synthesis of various Pahari idioms appears in self consciously attempted paintings based on manuscripts.

Pahari paintings of Markandeya Purana sing the Devi Mahatamya in line and colour where imagination in refinement of reasoning is reality of our life.

About the Author

Mr. Rahi is credited with eight novels in Hindi and one in English, a collection of short stories, two books on linguistics, an anthology of poems and five books on art and sculpture. His famous book `Khajuraho Unknown', a best seller, has been highly acclaimed in the world of Art. The Devi : Shakta Cult' and Rasamanjari : The Nectarous Ocean' are his valuable contribution to Pahari Miniature Painting. His edited works include 'Crime Against Women', `M.P. Police journal', and `Kangra Annual', an art magazine. His hobbies include collection of rare books, coins, paintings, sculpture and antiques. Presently, he is settled in his home town, Kangra in Himachal Predesh under the snow clad Western Himalayas and is involved in social and charitable activities in addition to his literary pursuits.

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