Savitri and the God of Death Yama, anonymous, 1800 - 1900
brush, h 452mm × w 272mm More details
Savitri, a character from the Indian epic Mahabharata, is the proverbial devoted wife that young women are constantly urged to follow as an example. Savitri stands by her decision to marry Satyavan, a man of her own choosing, despite the prediction that he will die a year later. When the time comes, she impresses the god of death with her wisdom and
