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Brahma (Hindu deity)

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  • Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.
  • Shiva and Parvati mounted on Nandi bull in a procession led by Brahma and Hanuman and attendants. Gouache drawing.
  • Vishnu reclining on the ocean with Brahma springing from a lotus growing from Vishnu's navel with attendants. Coloured transfer lithograph.
  • The holy Cow personified as World Mother with many Sanskrit verses. Chromolithograph.
  • Brahma, the creator of the universe. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
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    Dattātreya with his four dogs and cow. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

    Ravi Varma, 1848-1906. | Reference: 26619i
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    Brahma enthroned with his goose or swan. Watercolour drawing.

    | Reference: 26820i
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    Vishnu and Lakshmi on an elephant meeting Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha on a bull while Brahma watches in heaven. Chromolithograph.

    | Reference: 26223i
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    Page 129: the Trimurti or Hindu triad consisting of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Watercolour drawing.

    | Reference: 27385i
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    Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.

    | Reference: 26431i
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