An intoxicated Shiva holding a sitar or tambura in the form of a lingam. Watercolour drawing.

Hindu goddesses Lakshami and Saraswati playing castanets and a tambura. Watercolour drawing.

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Tambura (Fretted lute)

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Hindu goddesses Lakshami and Saraswati playing castanets and a tambura. Watercolour drawing.

An intoxicated Shiva holding a sitar or tambura in the form of a lingam. Watercolour drawing.