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Devotees of Krishna and followers of Sri Caitanya, dancing with drums, flags and narsingh horn. Chromolithograph.
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Credit: Devotees of Krishna and followers of Sri Caitanya, dancing with drums, flags and narsingh horn. Chromolithograph. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
Sri Caitanya was the founder of one of four principal Vaiṣṇava sects, born in 1485 in Nadiya, Bengal. He is thought to have been an incarnation of Krishna and Rādhā and instead of having dark skin is fair
Publication/Creation
Calcutta (185 Bowbazar Street) : Calcutta Art Studio.
Physical description
1 print : chromolithograph ; border 24 x 35 cm
Notes
There are two versions of this image
Lettering note
Lettering in Bengali script
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 26213i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
- Bengali
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores