Month of Kartik - from a Barahmasa set

The artwork on paper beautifully encapsulates the essence of the Kartik month. In this illustration, a woman (Nayika) and a man (Nayak) are engaged in a game of chaupar on the rooftop, while another woman meticulously creates intricate patterns, known as Alpana or rangoli, on the floor of the home.

Kind

artefact

Date

1700–1799 CE