Vintage Indian Hindu Lithograph Print: Bhagat Dhuru (13.875” x 9.625”)

Note: the pink on this print is much brighter than shown in the photos.
 
This print depicts a scene from Hindu mythology featuring the Trimurti – three deities, from left to right, Brahma (creation), Vishnu (preservation), and Shiva (destruction). Vishnu is seen with the seven headed mythological serpent Adishesha behind him, his four arms holding a conch, discus (chakra), club, and lotus. The lotus flowers the gods stand on represent purity and spiritual grown. The young boy in the front is Bhagat Dhruva (subject of the title of the print), often referred to as Dhruva or Dhru, is a revered figure in Sikh and Hindu traditions, celebrated for his exceptional devotion and unwavering determination in seeking the divine. He went into the forest to meditate in search of the gods and remained steadfast in his commitment despite temptations to return to his previous life. 
 
The print is unsigned, its title is in English followed by No. 162, and it was printed by Hira Printers, city unknown, as it was cut off.
 
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 very minor discoloration between the borders and the imagery which may have been how it was sold. There are some creases visible along the edges. We would mail this flat.
 
H 13 7/8” x  L 9 5/8”
 
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