
BURAK
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1920
Size (cms)
35.2 X 25
Artist
Anonymous
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Publisher
Hemchander Bhargava, Dariba, Delhi.
Printer
Bolton Fine Art Offset Litho Works, Bombay- Active
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This lithograph, titled "Burak," published by Hemchander Bhargava, portrays Burak, a celestial steed with the face of a woman, the body of a horse, and two wings. Below the image, Islamic verses are inscribed, enhancing its spiritual significance.
In Islamic tradition, Burak played a key role in the Isra and Mi'raj, the miraculous Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). She transported the Prophet from Mecca to Jerusalem, where he ascended to the heavens before returning to Earth in a single night. Representing speed, purity, and divine ascension, Burak remains a revered figure in Islamic art and mythology.
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