HEIRLOOM ART-Unveiling the Legacy of Raja Ravi Varma

VISHWAMITRA TAPO BHANG Vishwamitra was a royal hermit of immense attainments. Before he became a sage, he was King Kaushikan of Mahodaya, born to King Gadhi. He did severe penance for many years for Lord Brahma. Indra, who wanted to divert him from his penance, sent his courtesan Menaka to seduce him. In disguise, she came to enchant him by her charms. Though he was stubborn not to yield in the benning, was later lured. Vishwamitra is seated on a tiger skin with rm resolution and Menaka is engaged in all wiles of seduction. The natural scenery forms a very beaut i ful romant ic background. Vishwamitra Tapo Bhang I | 20" x 14" ANTECEDENT OF VISHMA'S BIRTH This oleograph is a depiction of the parents of Vishma — Santanu and Ganga. Antecedent of Vishma's Birth 20" x 14"