Vintage Indian Hindu Lithograph Print: Sri Satyanarain Puja (14.125” x 9.875")

This print depicts a Sri Satyanarayan Puja, a Hindu religious ceremony (puja) dedicated to Lord Satyanarayan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, representing truth and righteousness. The puja is performed to express gratitude and seek blessings, commonly performed during major life events such as housewarmings, marriages, the purchase of new property, or on auspicious days.
 
The print is signed MK Sharma in the lower right of the image, its title is in English, and it was printed by the Paradise Picture Co., Bombay. In the lower right hand corner of the image is a stamp of the DCC Delux Calendar Corp.
 
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 no discoloration, but there are some creases visible along the edges. We would mail this flat.
 
H 14 1/8” x  L 9 7/8”
 
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