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Splendours of the Subcontinent: Four centuries of South Asian Paintings and Manuscripts: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
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Hiranyakashipu performs penance

After his brother’s death, Hiranyakashipu performs yogic penance by standing on an anthill holding his arms above his head. Impressed by his ascetic act, Brahma agrees to grant the demon king powers of invincibility.
Indian School, Pahari style, 19th century

Hiranyakashipu performs penance in order that Brahma might grant him a wish. circa 1810

38.5 x 30.5 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 925229

Hiranyakashipu performs penance in order that Brahma might grant him a wish

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Indian School, Pahari style, 19th century

Hiranyakashipu consoles his mother and sister-in-law circa 1810

38.5 x 30.5 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 925237

Hiranyakashipu consoles his mother and sister-in-law

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