Devagandhara Ragini: An Ascetic in Retreat, from the Ragamala Series
Red-orange border surrounds a painting of a white building with a rounded roof and an arched doorway. A person sits cross-legged near a body of water at the building's base. The person has their right hand raised and their left hand on the ground. They are surrounded by animals, including deer, birds, and a lion. A second person walks on a path on a hill to the left. The building and surrounding hills are covered in trees and flowers. A small line of non-English text appears at the top.
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