Goddess Vitasta Miniature Painting 19th Century restored

AI restored painting based on a Kashmiri painting collected by David J. F. Newall in 1850s. The original was a low resolution B&W image. We have restored it using the rules of Kashmiri school of Miniature paintings. The painting will come with wooden frame.

Frame Size: 42.5 cm x 32.5 cm (includes 2.6 cm frame width)

The scene represents the story of how river Vitasta arrived in Kashmir. Newall recorded the tale of Vitasta pilgrimage as:

"Raja Bhagerut arrived, and prayed for a Nag or spring in which to bathe and be cleansed from his sins. A stream then issued from the head of the Shiva which, on arriving at Wamoo, was swallowed by a certain demon, rejoicing in the name of Kalneemie Assur. A second spring was in like hammer swallowed by the thirsty demon. Whereupon Raja Bhagerut descended from his place of prayer at Vetusta Khoond (), and engaged the demon, whom, after a brisk encounter (described in the graphic language of the Sanskrit ring (sic in MS.) he is stated to have injured, but was unable to destroy or drive away. In fact it seems a polite way of stating that the Raja got the worst of it, as the demon is stated to have given chase, and to have come as far as Hurnag (Verinag) in pursuit. At this however, the wrath of Shiva was aroused. He encountered the demon, and slew him, got his head in chancery and finally grassed him. Shiva then commanded the water from the spring to follow Bhagirat Raja, who, descending the valley, passed successively.

1. Kanibul 2. Sumbooderi Tirat 3. Deokieyar 4. Bejbeharie 5.Sungum 6. Shriya 7. Mullyar 8. Gunputyar 9. Soomyar 10. Baramoola, the residence of Raja Bhagerur, where the pilgrimage terminates."