Vintage Indian Hindu Lithograph Print: Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Ganesh (10”x14.25")

Note: the pink on this print is much brighter than shown in the photos.
 
This print depicts three Hindu deities often worshipped together for wealth, knowledge and the removal of obstacles for a fulfilling life. Saraswati on the left is the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, and the arts, often depicted with a stringed instrument called the veena. Ganesha in the center is the elephant-headed deity worshipped for removing obstacles and bringing good fortune. Lakshmi on the right is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and auspiciousness, often shown seated on a lotus flower.
 
The print is signed Pednekar, its title is in English preceded by No. 601, and it was printed by the Ajanta Art Calendar Mfg Co. of Delhi.
 
The print is a halftone lithograph, a common printing technique for mass-produced religious imagery in India in the past which made them affordable to all. Such prints evolved from use in puja rooms (prayer rooms) to stickers in taxis, shop art, calendars, ticket labels, and other everyday objects, becoming part of the colorful décor of Indian homes and public spaces. They played a significant role in popularizing Hindu iconography. They are still in use today, although modern printing techniques are used to reproduce them and create new interpretations.
 
Most online are asking at least $ 25 per piece for these kinds of prints.
 
We do not know if it was our grandmother who purchased these in the 1930s or our mother in 1969 or the 1970s. This particular print is in good vintage condition, with only very minor creases along the edges. We would mail this flat.
 
H 10” x L 14 1/4”
 
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