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Narasimha Disemboweling Hiranyakashipu, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana, between c1760 and c1770. Creator: Unknown
Narasimha Disemboweling Hiranyakashipu, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) (image 3 of 5), between c1760 and c1770
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1760s Asura Avatar Bhagavata Purana Bhagavatapurana Broken Conquered Defeat Defeated Destruction Gory Himachal Pradesh Hindu Hinduism Killing Lion Nurpur Opaque Watercolor And Gold On Paper South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Vaishnavism Vanquished Vishnu Blade Hindoostan Narasimha Sherwani Watercolour On Paper
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This stunning folio from the Bhagavata Purana, an ancient Hindu scripture, depicts the powerful and iconic image of Narasimha, the fourth avatar of the god Vishnu, disemboweling the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The scene captures the moment of victory, as Narasimha, in his half-lion, half-human form, stands triumphantly over the defeated and broken body of Hiranyakashipu. The demon king, dressed in rich apparel, including a sherwani coat and a turban, lies on the ground, his hands raised in surrender, his eyes filled with terror and despair. The lion-headed deity holds a sword in each hand, the blades stained with the gore of the battle. The opaque watercolor and gold on paper artwork, created between 1760 and 1770, originated from the region of Himachal Pradesh in northern India, a center of Vaishnavism and Hindu mythology. The intricate details of the clothing, the vivid colors, and the intense expressions of the figures convey the rich cultural heritage of Hinduism and the epic tales of the Bhagavata Purana. The artwork is a testament to the artistic traditions of South East Asia during the 18th century, a time when Hindu mythology and art flourished in the region. The image is a powerful reminder of the triumph of good over evil, of the unwavering faith and devotion of the god Vishnu, and of the enduring legacy of Hindu mythology and art. The folio is a treasure of Hindu heritage and a masterpiece of 18th-century South East Asian art, now preserved and displayed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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