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Basohli
Gold Foil
Shyama Devi — Lalita Kapilavai
© Lalita Kapilavai. Sacred Art & Carnatic Music Archive. Digital reproduction, automated screen captures, and unauthorized printings are strictly prohibited.
Gold Foil
2026
Shyama Devi
Natural pigments, shell gold and shell silver on Wasli paper • L= 21.5cms; W=18.4cms
Watermarked & Protected Master
Archival Provenance & Copyright NoticeOriginal hand-crafted masterwork by Lalita Kapilavai. Layered on unblemished teakwood planks, gilded with certified Shell gold and shell silver on Wasli paper, and finished with semi-precious gemstones. Unauthorized reproduction or digital harvesting is prohibited.
Classical Indian Fine Art • Year 2026
Shyama Devi
Private Collection / Price Upon Request
Available for Acquisition
MediumNatural pigments, shell gold and shell silver on Wasli paper
DimensionsL= 21.5cms; W=18.4cms
Gold PurityShell gold and shell silver on Wasli paper
Traditional SchoolBasohli
Iconographic Commentary & Symbolism
The tantric devi series in Basohli tradition posses savage intensity. The Devi here is Shyama, the dark complexioned one drinking wine from a cup in one hand and holding two lotuses and a garland of skull in the other hand. Her teeth protrude out and she assumes a form difficult to comprehend unless accompanied by a verse which describes her. She is adorned with pearl strands, beetle wing jewellery and lotus studded golden crown as seen in other Devis of the series.
