TARA DEVI
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1900
Size (cms)
36 X 50.5
Artist
Raja Ravi Varma - Active
Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) was a celebrated Indian painter known for blending European academic art techniques with Indian subjects, making classical Indian art accessible to the masses. Born into an aristocratic family in Kerala, Varma mastered oil painting and is renowned for his depictions of scenes from Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana. He often portrayed Indian gods, goddesses, and historical figures with lifelike realism, drawing inspiration from traditional Indian aesthetics and the techniques of Western realism. His works not only influenced Indian art but also popularized mythological characters across the country, partly due to his pioneering efforts in lithography, which made his paintings widely available as prints.
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Publisher
Ravi Varma Press Picture Depot, Bombay.
Printer
Ravi Varma Press, Karla - Lonavla.- Active
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The lithograph Tara Devi by Raja Ravi Varma portrays Tara and Ruma gracefully rowing a beautifully crafted boat along the serene Pampa River near Rishyamukha Mountain. Under a canopy, Tara is seen playing the sitar, exuding elegance and wisdom.
Tara, the daughter of the physician Susena, was the wife of Bali, the mighty monkey king of Kishkindha. Bali, born to Aruni Devi and Lord Indra, had a brother, Sugriva, who was the son of Aruni and the Sun God, Surya. The two brothers were raised in Sage Gautama’s ashram. Sugriva later married Ruma, the daughter of the monkey chief Panasa.
Tara was known for her intelligence and foresight, often offering wise counsel during times of conflict. She played a crucial role in advising both Bali and Sugriva, showcasing her wisdom and diplomatic skills in the kingdom of Kishkindha.
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