Govardhanlalji performing Aarti of Shrinathji
Govardhanlalji performing Aarti of Shrinathji, the priest on right holds a morchhala to protect from an evil eye by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque water colour and gold on paper 13 x 7.5 in. (44.4 x 33 cm.)
Govardhanlalji performing Aarti on summer day
Govardhanlalji performing Aarti on summer day, pichwai dipicts mount Govardhan and Radha on the left of Shrinathji by Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque water colour and gold on paper 10.25 x 13.5 in. (26 X34.3 cm.)
Performing Shaligram Puja on the day of Prabodhini Ekadesi
Performing Shaligram Puja on the day of Prabodhini Ekadesi (Kartik Shukla 11) by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 12.75 x 9.25 in. (32.4 x 23.5 cm.) Prabodhini Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the month of Kartika is commemorated as the day of the awakening of Lord Vishnu after four […]
Celebration of Sapta Swarupa Annakutotsava with many Gossainjis
Celebration of Sapta Swarupa Annakutotsava with many Gossainjis by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 13 x 9.5 in. (33 x 24.1 cm.) The festival of Annakuta commemorates the lifting of Mount Govardhan by Lord Krishna to protect the villagers of Vraja from the wrath of Lord Indra and […]
Celebration of Nand Mahotsav
Celebration of Nand Mahotsav by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 13.50 x 9.5 in. (34.3 x 24.1 cm.) The Nand Mahotsav festival is celebrated on the day following Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna and commemorates the celebrations in the home of Nandraya and Yashoda, Lord Krishna’s foster […]
Tilkayat Govardhanlalji – Photographic Portrait
Tilkayat Govardhanlalji – Photographic Portrait by Ghasiram Studio Nathdwara circa 1900 Silver gelatin print 7.75 x 5.5 in. (19.7 x 14 cm.)
Tilkayat Govardhanlalji – Face Study
Tilkayat Govardhanlalji – Face Study by Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara circa 1900 Pencil and water colour on paper 28 x 21 in. (71.1 x 53.3 cm.)
Khaka of Tilkayat Govardhanlalji
Khaka of Tilkayat Govardhanlalji by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Ink on handmade paper 14 x 10.5 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm.) Khaka is a line drawing on paper in which tiny perforations are made using a needle. Whenever a copy of a particular painting has to be made the khaka is placed on paper […]
Govardhanlalji – An array of reverence
Govardhanlalji – An array of reverence Govardhanlalji has been one of the most revered Tilkayats of all time. His enormous popularity amongst the devotees led to a huge in demand for his portraits which the devotees took back home to worship. The painters of Nathdwara painted these portraits in various poses and sizes. Each portrait […]
Govardhanlalji passing through a palace while on Tour of Nathdwara
Govardhanlalji passing through a palace while on Tour of Nathdwara Attributed to Kundanlal Mistry (c.1860-c.1930) Nathdwara circa 1900 Oil on canvas 51 x 40 in. (129.5 x 101.6 cm.) Tilkayat Govardhanlalji used to undertake tours of Nathdwara from time to time. This painting by Kundanlal (c.1860-c.1930) captures one such occasion. This painting is also unique […]