Sister Nivedita Collection

Ekalavya, 1913. Artist: Nandalal Bose
Ekalavya, 1913. In the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, Ekalavya is a young prince of the Nishadha tribes and an excellent archer

Kirat-Arjuna, 1913. Artist: Nandalal Bose
Kirat-Arjuna, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. Illustration from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913

The Trial of the Princes, 1913. Artist: Nandalal Bose
The Trial of the Princes, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. Illustration from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913

The return of Rama, 1913. Artist: K Venkatappa
The return of Rama, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Rama returns from Lanka after defeating the evil Ravana and freeing his captured wife, Sita

Building of Ramas bridge, 1913. Artist: K Venkatappa
Building of Ramas bridge, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The monkeys Naal and Neel build a floating bridge to enable the army of Rama

Burning of Lanka, 1913. Artist: K Venkatappa
Burning of Lanka, 1913. Hanuman burns the island of Lanka with his tail after it was set on fire by the Lankan demon-king Ravana

The death of Maricha, 1913. Artist: K Venkatappa
The death of Maricha, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Maricha takes the form of a golden deer and is killed by Rama

Ramas Marriage, 1913. Artist: K Venkatappa
Ramas Marriage, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Rama marries Sita, daughter of King Janaka, after proving able to wield the great bow presented to the king by the god Shiva

The Victory of Buddha, 1913. Artist: Rabindranath Tagore
The Victory of Buddha, 1913. Frontispiece from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913. From a private collection

Garuda, 1913. Artist: Nandalal Bose
Garuda, 1913. In Buddhist mythology, garudas are bird-like divine beings. Illustration from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913

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"Sister Nivedita: A Glimpse into the World of Indian Mythology" Step back in time to 1920, where the captivating artwork of unknown creators brings to life the enchanting tales from Indian mythology. Amongst these masterpieces, we find ourselves immersed in a world filled with divine beings and epic adventures. "The Birth of Krishna" transports us to a celestial realm, witnessing the arrival of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. His divine presence radiates through this mesmerizing painting. In "Radha and Krishna, " we witness their eternal love story unfold. The vibrant colors and intricate details capture their deep connection that transcends time itself. The fierce battle between Lord Krishna and Kaliya, a venomous serpent demon, is depicted in "Kaliya Damana. " This awe-inspiring artwork showcases Krishna's bravery as he conquers evil forces. "Yudhishthira" portrays one of the noble Pandava princes from the epic Mahabharata. With his unwavering righteousness and wisdom, Yudhishthira stands tall as a symbol of honor amidst chaos. In "Kirat-Arjuna, " Arjuna seeks Lord Shiva's blessings disguised as Kirata (a hunter). This mystical encounter tests Arjuna's archery skills while teaching him humility and devotion. Krishna imparts profound wisdom upon Arjuna on the battlefield in "Krishna instructing Arjuna. " This iconic scene from Bhagavad Gita reminds us about duty, righteousness, and self-realization. Witness justice prevail in "The Trial of Princes, " where truth triumphs over deceit. This powerful depiction highlights Sister Nivedita's dedication to social reform by shedding light on moral values. "The House of Lac" reveals an intriguing episode from Ramayana when Ravana plots against Rama by constructing an inflammable house made entirely out of lac. This painting captures the tension and impending danger.