Rare drawings by the Sikh artist Kehar Singh (circa 19th century): 1) A qalandar with his animals (bears?) 2) A Panjabi Brahmin 3) A Nihang and Nihangini 4) Potters (possibly Kumhars?)

Yakshi, terracotta, 2nd century BCE, Mauryan Era Love how she has pleated Antariya into Dhoti & Uttariya as a shawl gracefully covering her back, Stanpatta (?) & a typical elaborate hairdo secured sideways!

Advertorial cards depicting scenes from India inspired by the Jules Verne classic Around the World in 80 Days (Passepartout & Aouda). #Art #History @DalrympleWill @ssharadmohhan @PunjabiRooh @dpanikkar @IthassPunjyab @swativashishtha @sialgoraya @JAJafri

Arrival of the 13th Dalai Lama (Thubten Gyatso) in India. In 1910 he fled #Tibet & sought asylum in India to escape the invading Manchu-Chinese forces. Image from La Petit Journal 20 March 1910. #Art #History @ssharadmohhan @PunjabiRooh @DalrympleWill @sialgoraya @dpanikkar

"No one reveals himself as he is; we all wear a mask & play a role." - On Psychology Ancient Indian Masks. 5 Cent - 8th Cent. 🎭 @metmuseum

Maharao Umed Singh hunting at night , Kota, Rajasthan ca 1790 Victoria & Albert Museum @ssharadmohhan @PunjabiRooh @IndiaArtHistory @Kautilya02

Laazim nahi hayat mei ahbaab ka hujoom, Mill jaaye wafadar toh ek shaqs bohot hai..💕 #DaraShikoh & his "ONLY" wife Nadira Banu Begum who were an epitome of "Love & Sacrifice", who perished at the hands of #Aurangzeb in the brutal war of succession.

Babur and Companions Warming Themselves Before a Camp Fire (circa 1598. This painting of a night scene shows Babur's qualities of leadership; his concern for his men. (National Museum, New Delhi) @hemantsarin @ssharadmohhan @PunjabiRooh @Kautilya02 @IndiaArtHistory

An old man warming his hands & feet - traditional association of old age with winter. Inspired by Jan Sadeler's 1580 engraving 'The Winter'. 18th cen #Deccan #Art #History @DalrympleWill @PunjabiRooh @dpanikkar @ssharadmohhan @sialgoraya @swativashishtha @Kautilya02 @Trigartaja

Female applying kohl (kajal), Sandstone , 11th/12th cen Khajuraho , MP © Brooklyn Museum @ssharadmohhan @IndiaArtHistory @PunjabiRooh @Kautilya02 @swativashishtha @MonaADhar

The Five Siddhas Make Their Way to the Kailasha Mountains , Kedar Kalpa series, Purkhu 1820 ca ©San Diego @monidipadey @ssharadmohhan @IndiaArtHistory @Kautilya02

"Incidences in Village Life", Punjab, India, ca.1860 (seems to be more Punjab Hills rather than Punjab Plains to me)

Manually searching mainland European museums for Sikh/Panjab-related objects paid-off! I uncovered a painting by Gian Singh Naqqash of the sakhi of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the saap (cobra) held by the Weltmuseum in Vienna, Austria. I wonder if Satpal Singh Danish has seen this b4.

Shiva standing with Parvati after marriage ceremony, by Purkhu, Kangra , circa 1800-1815 CE, Government Museum of Art Gallery, Chandigarh @ssharadmohhan @IndiaArtHistory @PunjabiRooh @Kautilya02 @MonaADhar @khushboo_bharat

Interlaced Yogis. Four #Yogis in different asanas or is it one in different positions ? #Art #History #Tantra @ssharadmohhan @DalrympleWill @PunjabiRooh @dpanikkar @swativashishtha @Trigartaja @sialgoraya @Kautilya02

We are delighted to announce that our new website is officially live! A huge thank you to Chintan, who worked tirelessly to update it and hit the launch button couple of days back. The site offers a retrospective look at the diverse projects we have collaborated on over the past 25 years- “ This space offers a deeper perspective on a quarter-century of your shared creative journey and projects” Chintan said while releasing the site! Have a look, explore the archives, and please share it with your friends,groups and on social media ! Best wishes, Vaishali & Sanjeev 🌹 Do Visit : vaishaliandsanjeev.com #contempary_art

Native Soldiers of EIC & others enjoying a Nautch performance. Not sure if the dancers are men (Bayees) dressed as women. Painting on the wall suggests a European owner of the house. Early 19th cen from @laBnF #Art #History @ssharadmohhan @PunjabiRooh @sialgoraya @dpanikkar

We are delighted to announce that our new website is officially live! A huge thank you to Chintan, who worked tirelessly to update it and hit the launch button this morning over tea. The site offers a retrospective look at the diverse projects we have collaborated on over the past 25 years- “ This space offers a deeper perspective on a quarter-century of your shared creative journey and projects” Chintan said while releasing the site! Have a look, explore the archives, and please share it with your network! Best wishes, Vaishali & Sanjeev Visit : vaishaliandsanjeev.com Please do share 🙏🏼 #contempary_art #spreadtheword

Holy men at the Brahma Sarover in #Kurukshetra #Thanessar pic around 1910. #History #VintagePhotography #Haryana @ssharadmohhan @PunjabiRooh @DalrympleWill @swativashishtha @thejatculture @ThethPanjabi @dpanikkar @JAJafri