[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [National Museum, New Delhi](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm) › Nayak and Nayika # Nayak and Nayika The ' nayika' (heroine) is seen with her 'Sakhi' (Friend) to the left, while the 'nayak' (hero) is seen proceeding towards the 'nayika' from the right. In the foreground, a pond, full with lotuses is painted whereas in the background trees are painted beautifully. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 1600–1699 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.47-110-421](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.47-110-421) · Pramāṇa