fine arts

Maru Ragini

  • Artist: Sahibdin

  • Period: 1628 C.E. (Under Jagat Singh I)

  • Sub-School: Memar (Udaipur, Rajasthan)

  • Medium: Tempera (Water Colour) on paper

  • Subject Matter: A vertical painting from the Ragamala series; the theme of Dhola-Maru is combined with the Ragamala theme where Maru is depicted as Shri Raga's female partner.

  • Description: A king and queen ride a well-decorated camel across a yellow background and light green foreground under a deep blue sky. Two male escorts run alongside. The king holds a flower, and a transparent white colour has been used in the painting.

  • Human Values: Love and devotion of the royal couple; loyalty of attendants toward their master.

Chaugan Players


  • Artist: Dana

  • Period: 1810 C.