Illustration of the Mahabharata

Battle of the Forces of Krishna and Bana, from a copy of the Dispersed Bhagavat Purana

Unknown Artist

‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

anonymous

Illustration to the Mahabharata

India, Maharashtra, Paithan school, c. 1800

“Harishchandra and his Minister Killing a Tiger,” folio from a Harishchandra Series

Unknown Artist

“Royal Hunt,” folio from a Mahabharata

Unknown Artist

Bhima Slays Jarasandha: Page from a Bhagavata Purana Manuscript

Unknown Artist

‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

anonymous

Krishna Vanquishing Vanasura: Scene from the Aniruddha Usha Section of Krishna Lila

India, Pahari, possibly Garhwal, 19th century

‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

anonymous

Shiva Intercedes for Vanasura: Scene from the Aniruddha Usha Section of Krishna Lila

India, Pahari, possibly Garhwal, 19th century

Battle between monkeys and demons, from the “Shangri” Ramayana

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

anonymous