top of page

BURMAH -SHELL

Lithograph on Board

Circa

1938

Size (cms)

42.6 X 52

Artist

Anonymous

Learn More

Publisher

Burmah Shell Oil Storage & Distributing Co. Of India, Ltd.

Printer

Madras Publishing House Ltd. Mount Road, Madras.

More Info

This calendar depicts Lord Vishnu in traditional attire with four arms, each holding his symbols, reclining on Sheshnaag, the multi-headed serpent. Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort and the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is seated near Vishnu's feet. Brahma is shown emerging from a lotus that grows from Vishnu's navel, while two other devas, Lord Garuda and Naradmuni, are present by Vishnu's side.

The Burmah Oil Company, founded in 1886 and originally based in Scotland, was one of the earliest players in the oil sector of South Asia. In India, Burmah Oil was instrumental in establishing a significant distribution network. In the 1920s, Burmah Oil collaborated with Royal Dutch Shell to form Burmah-Shell Oil Storage and Distributing Company of India Limited, which was dedicated to importing, storing, and distributing petroleum products across India. This joint venture, Burmah Shell, set up extensive distribution facilities, pipelines, storage tanks, and service stations across the country.

© Copyright

Careful consideration has gone into updating our Articles. If you spot any error, feel free to let us know here

bottom of page