The Indian Portrait

An online museum on the fascinating journey of Indian Portraits
from the collection of Anil Relia

Tilkayat Girdharji with his son Govardhanlalji on tour

Tilkayat Girdharji (1843-1903) with his son Govardhanlalji (1862-1934) on tour by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1865 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 10.5 x 13.5 in. (26.7 x 34.3 cm.) Tilkayats would often undertake tours of the city and adjoining areas on festive occasions or on specific events, where there would be a welcome ceremony. […]

Tilkayat Govardhanlalji

Tilkayat Govardhanlalji (1862-1934) Head Priest, Haveli of Shri Nathji, Nathdwara by Ghasiram Hardev Sharma, (1868-1930) Nathdwara, Rajasthan circa 1885 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.5 cm.) Tilkayat Govardhanlalji was a descendent of Vallabha, the godfather of the religious community known as ‘Pushtimarg’. As a direct descendent of Vallabha, […]