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Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.

Durga on a lotus with all her weapons surrounded by devotees. Gouache drawing.

Two couples in a dance position. Ink drawing.

Shiva with the Ganges and Nandi bull with Durga and lion seated on lotuses. Gouache drawing.

Saravati holding a musical instrument, sitting on a lotus in water. Lithograph.

The god Vishnu in his fish avatar, Matsya, vanquishing the demon Hayagriva (left), who had stolen the sacred scriptures (Vedas) from the god Brahma. Gouache drawing.

Lakshmi on her lotus in the water with elephant. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

A woman holding flowers. Ink drawing.

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The god Vishnu in his fish avatar, Matsya, vanquishing the demon Hayagriva (left), who had stolen the sacred scriptures (Vedas) from the god Brahma. Gouache drawing.

Lakshmi on her lotus in the water with elephant. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

A woman holding flowers. Ink drawing.

Durga on a lotus with all her weapons surrounded by devotees. Gouache drawing.