The Assault of Shumbha & Nishumbha – War of the Gods (14×14 Poster) wrathful manjushri emanation art appealing to enthusiasts of Hindu

appealing to enthusiasts of Hindu epics and Indian art

and iconic visual style reflect the local devotional art of the period

The exaggerated expressions and dynamic posture bring an intense theatricality to the piece

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The Assault of Shumbha & Nishumbha – War of the Gods (14×14 Poster) wrathful manjushri emanation art appealing to enthusiasts of HinduFrom an action packed illustrated manuscript of the Devi Mahatmyam, India (c. 18th Century) Key Features The Demon Kings Attack: This explosive folio depicts the ferocious charge of the two great demon kings, Shumbha and Nishumbha, as explicitly identified in the folio's own Sanskrit inscription. Gods Under Siege: The army of the gods (devas), led by a royal figure protected by a parasol, is shown reeling from the powerful onslaught in a chaotic and