Image title: Painting of Goddess Bhadrakali

Goddess Bhadra Kali dancing on a dead body
Based on the story of Devi-Magatmya of the Markandey Purana 
Basohli, Pahari, circa A.D. 1690-95 
Paper, 22 x 22 c.m.
Acc. No.: 63.1147

Transcription (not proofread):

नृत्यरत देवी भद्र काली
मार्कण्ड पुराण में वर्णित 
देवी महात्मय की कथा पर आधारित 
बसोहली, पहाड़ी, लगभग 1690-95 ई. 
कागज, 22 x 22 से. मी. 
पंजीयन संख्याः 63.1147

nṛtyarata devī bhadra kālī
mārkaṇḍa purāṇa meṃ varṇita 
devī mahātmaya kī kathā para ādhārita 
basohalī, pahārī, lagabhaga 1690-95 ī. 
kāgaja, 22 x 22 se. mī. 
paṃjīyana saṃkhyāḥ 63.1147

nrityarat devi bhadra kali
markand puran mein varnit
devi mahatmya ki katha par aadharit
basohli, pahadi, lagbhag 1690-95 ee
kagaz, 22 x 22 se. mi.
panjiyan sankhya: 63.1147

Gallery information:

These photographs are from the section “Paintings” within the National Museum of New Delhi (India). The gallery opens with colorful paintings and drawings made op paper (Kagaj or Kaagaz).