Indrakshi Seated on a Lotus Flower, Adored by the Gods

Description

From the renowned Tantric Devi series commissioned in the Punjab Hills, specifically the royal atelier of Basohli around 1660 to 1670.

Historical context

This profound folio from the legendary Tantric Devi series captures a moment of supreme divine grace and cosmic reverence. Goddess Indrakshi, whose name translates to having eyes like Indra, radiates with a mesmerizing multisignificance as she is adored by the supreme Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Seated regally upon a blooming pink lotus that rises from sacred waters, and supported by her majestic tiger mount, the multi-armed goddess dispenses blessings upon the humbled deities who approach her with folded hands. The vibrant crimson background characteristic of the Basohli school creates an intense emotional resonance, enveloping the sacred encounter in an aura of transcendental warmth and eternal devotion.